Kola Nut Live Plants (Cola Acuminata)

General Information: Cola Acuminata (Common Name: Bitter Kola or Kola Nut) – Indigenous to West Africa, this nut is culturally significant and known for its caffeine content, traditionally used to boost energy and flavor cola beverages.

Taste: Bitter when fresh, milder when dried, with a nutmeg-like aroma.

Cultivation Information: Thrives in outdoor sites with rich, fertile soil and excellent drainage; requires a warm, humid climate, fruiting within 4-10 years.

Plant Care: Requires moderate care, suitable for deep soil and areas with ample height as it can grow up to 18 meters tall.

Benefits:

• Energy Boost: Natural caffeine provides a quick lift in energy and alertness.
• Digestive Aid: Crushed with honey, kola nuts aid in digestion and ease cough symptoms.
• Traditional Uses: Used in cultural practices as a religious offering and sacred symbol in prayers.
• Medicinal Uses: Known to help with fatigue, migraines, atonic diarrhea, skin infections, and gastrointestinal issues.