Tops Jamaican Bissy Herbal Tea, (Kola Nut) (Cola Accuminata)

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Garlic ( Allium sativum ) is a relative of onion, leek and scallion. Garlic is a base ingredient in many recipes. However this herb is widely used as a treatment for high blood pressure in Jamaica. Breast-feeding: Cola nut is possibly safe when consumed while breast-feeding in amounts normally found in food. But larger amounts are possibly unsafe due to its caffeine content. Caffeine passes into breast milk, so cola nut intake should be closely monitored to make sure it's on the low side. Caffeine from cola nut can cause sleep disturbances, irritability, and increased bowel activity in breast-fed infants. Benie, T. and Thieulant, M. L. Mechanisms underlying antigonadotropic effects of some traditional plant extracts in pituitary cell culture. Phytomedicine. 2004;11(2-3):157-164. View abstract. You can choose to create a herbal mixture, using two or more herbs in your tea. If you choose to do so, then try to identify one primary herb (e.g. Peppermint), and add your complementary herbs in a ratio of 2:1. Freudenberg K and Oehler L. The catechine of the kola nut. JUSTUS LIEBIGS ANNALEN DER CHEMIE 1930;483:140-143.

Every part of the bitter melon plant contains medicinal compounds. In fact, scientists have identified more than 200 compounds from the fruit, seeds, leaves, roots, and vines of the plant, many of which may benefit your health ( 7). Ultimately, even though cerasee tea likely provides a number of plant compounds that may provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, it’s unclear whether drinking the beverage has any significant effects on human health. Summary The seeds which are pinkish color are encased in a soft cream colored covering. This coating is scraped away to get to the nut inside. How to Make Bissy Tea Adams, B. A. and Brubaker, R. F. Caffeine has no clinically significant effect on aqueous humor flow in the normal human eye. Ophthalmology 1990;97(8):1030-1031. View abstract.

The Kola nut plant is in the same family as the cocoa plant. It is originally from West Africa. However, Bissy trees are foundin many different locations, including South America and the Caribbean. ADEDIRE, CO and BALOGUN RA. AMYLASE ACTIVITY IN THE GUT HOMOGENATE OF THE KOLA WEEVIL, SOPHRORHINUS-INSPERATUS FAUST AND ITS RESPONSE TO INHIBITORS FROM KOLA NUTS. INSECT SCIENCE AND ITS APPLICATION 1992;13(2):223-230. Benton D, Donohoe RT, Sillance B, Nabb S. The influence of phosphatidylserine supplementation on mood and heart rate when faced with an acute stressor. Nutr Neurosci 2001;4:169-78. View abstract. Kot, M. and Daniel, W. A. Effect of diethyldithiocarbamate (DDC) and ticlopidine on CYP1A2 activity and caffeine metabolism: an in vitro comparative study with human cDNA-expressed CYP1A2 and liver microsomes. Pharmacol Rep. 2009;61(6):1216-1220. View abstract. Haller CA, Benowitz NL, Jacob P 3rd. Hemodynamic effects of ephedra-free weight-loss supplements in humans. Am J Med 2005;118:998-1003.. View abstract.

Li, G. Z., Zhang, N., Du, P., Yang, Y., Wu, S. L., Xiao, Y. X., Jin, R., Liu, L., Shen, H., and Dai, Y. Risk factors for interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: a Chinese multi-center study. Chin Med J (Engl.) 2010;123(20):2842-2846. View abstract.

Ashri, N. and Gazi, M. More unusual pigmentations of the gingiva. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1990;70(4):445-449. View abstract. To put simply, yes, but in moderation. “Is caffeine poisonous to dogs?” tends to follow on from that. Again, yes, but not in small quantities. Aside from an enjoyable beverage, tea could benefit your dog’s health in many ways. A good rule would be to limit the amount you give your dog to avoid caffeine toxicity. Many people in the Caribbean use cerasee tea to treat diabetes. Although the fruit extract and pulp of bitter melon have been shown to reduce blood sugar levels, research on the effect of the plant’s leaves and stems, as well as on cerasee tea, is limited ( 12, 13, 14, 15). Briggs GB, Freeman RK, Yaffe SJ. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 1998.

Fuhr, U., Strobl, G., Manaut, F., Anders, E. M., Sorgel, F., Lopez-de-Brinas, E., Chu, D. T., Pernet, A. G., Mahr, G., Sanz, F., and . Quinolone antibacterial agents: relationship between structure and in vitro inhibition of the human cytochrome P450 isoform CYP1A2. Mol.Pharmacol. 1993;43(2):191-199. View abstract. Dews PB, Curtis GL, Hanford KJ, O'Brien CP. The frequency of caffeine withdrawal in a population-based survey and in a controlled, blinded pilot experiment. J Clin Pharmacol 1999;39:1221-32. View abstract.

In West Africa, Kola Nuts are chewed as a stimulant to lessen feelings of hunger and fatigue. And one report states that children are become addictive to chewing Kola nuts.

Durrant KL. Known and hidden sources of caffeine in drug, food, and natural products. J Am Pharm Assoc 2002;42:625-37. View abstract. Skouroliakou, M., Bacopoulou, F., and Markantonis, S. L. Caffeine versus theophylline for apnea of prematurity: a randomised controlled trial. J Paediatr.Child Health 2009;45(10):587-592. View abstract. FDA. Proposed rule: dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. Available at: www.verity.fda.gov (Accessed 25 January 2000).

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Holcombe, C., Kaluba, J., and Lucas, S. B. Non-ulcer dyspepsia in Nigeria: a case-control study. Trans.R.Soc Trop.Med Hyg. 1991;85(4):553-555. View abstract. Cola nut contains caffeine. Caffeine, especially in large amounts, can reduce potassium in the body. "Water pills" can also decrease potassium in the body. Taking caffeine along with "water pills" might decrease potassium in the body too much.