Uses

ID 1,421
Crop ID Cocoa
Part Seed
Use Category Medicinal
Notes The seed contains a range of medically active constituents including xanthines, a fixed oil and endorphins. It is a bitter, stimulant, diuretic herb that stimulates the nervous system, lowers blood pressure and dilates the coronary arteries. Cacao powder and butter are nutritive, the latter also soothes and softens damaged skin.
Metadata ID 8,451