Report on Cola Tree Side Effects and Usage
Cola Tree
Natural health supplements sometimes have unexpected side effects or interactions with medication that can lead to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening. The following is a list of cautions that you should be aware of before using Cola tree (Cola nitida). These are referred to as drug/herb interactions.
Warning 1 – Contraindications: The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines (Charles W. Fetrow, Juan R. Avila) says to avoid cola nut or its extract if you’re pregnant or breast-feeding. Cola extract is not advised for individuals with stomach ulcers due both to its caffeine and its tannin content. Tannins are substances that can irritate the stomach.
Warning 2 – Analgesics: Cola tree may increase the effects of analgesics.
Warning 3 – Benzodiazepines: This drug may decrease the effect of cola tree products.
Warning 4 – Beta-blockers: Cola tree may increase blood pressure when used with beta-blockers.
Warning 5 – Furoquiolones: This drug may increase the effect of cola tree products.
Warning 6 – Lithium: This drug may decrease the effect of cola tree products.
Warning 7 – MAOIs: Cola tree may increase blood pressure when used with phenelzine and tranylcypromine.
Warning 8 – Psychoanalepticf agents: Cola tree may increase the effects of psychoanalepticf agents
Warning 9 – Salicylates: May increase the effect of cola tree products.
Warning 10 – Xanthines: Using cola tree products may decrease the metabolism of xanthines such as theophyline.
Warning 11 – Xanthines: Cola tree may increase the action of xanthines.
This is the herb that helped launch the Coca-Cola Company. The cola tree has long, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers from which brown seedpods grow. The cola nuts are nestled inside the pods.
Used as a natural health remedy: Cola tree nut and extract has been used internally for the following benefits and conditions:
- Aphrodisiac
- Appetite suppressant
- Enhance mental alertness
- Fight fatigue
- Indigestion
- Migraine headache
- Treat morning sickness
- The tree’s bitter twig has been used to clean the teeth and gums.
Side Effects of Cola tree
The known side effects of using Cola tree nuts and extract include:
- Headaches
- Heart irregularities
- Insomnia, sleeplessness
- Nervousness
Other side effects may also occur when using Cola tree. (See form below)
As with any herb, a serious allergic reaction is possible. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction. These may include a rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or trouble breathing.
Other names for cola tree are kola nut and kolanut.
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