What is Bitter Kola?
Garcinia kola is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Mangosteen genus Garcinia of the family Clusiaceae.
It is found in Benin, Cameroon, The Gambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Mali, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone
Where Can I Find Bitter Kola In South Africa?
Komati Foods
Address: 13 Bp Rd, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: +27 21 555 4295
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Address: 171 Main St, Kenilworth, Johannesburg South, 2190, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 9PM
Phone: +27 11 434 2447.
Is bitter kola available in South Africa?
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What is bitter kola called in South Africa?
Garcinia Kola
Bitter kola, also known as bitter cola or Garcinia Kola, is a plant found in Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Although traditional African medicine uses all parts of the Bitter Kola plant, the seeds are mostly commonly eaten.
What does kola nut do in the body?
Aid to digestion: Kola nut powder and extract may help digestion. They are thought to promote the production of gastric acid, which increases digestive enzyme effectiveness in the stomach.
Increase in circulation: The caffeine and theobromine in the kola nut may speed up the heart rate, which increases circulation.