Kola

There are cases in which even young and healthy people may suffer sudden physical lapses which, without being caused by specific problems, can affect their love life quite seriously. These are mostly moments of tiredness resulting from overwork or excessive physical activity, from overusing one's energies in every area, not least the sexual one.

The result is a disconcerting state of asthenia which, precisely in people who are hyperactive by nature, is regarded as a tragedy.

This is the case in which even forceful means may be used.

One of these is an infusion of Kola Acuminata, a plant of equatorial origin, whose basic components are caffeine, colatine, tannin and theobromine.

From this composition the energising and stimulating effect of this substance is evident; it must not be given to people with high blood pressure, heart disease or disorders of the nervous system.

Young and healthy people can take advantage of it, provided they do not abuse it, since its stimulating effect can be harmful in situations of great tension.

Kola Acuminata can be used as an infusion, at a dose of 3-4 grams of crushed seeds, with their coats removed, in 200 cc. of water, to be taken at a dose of 1 or 2 spoonfuls a day.

Herbalists sell kola-based preparations such as tinctures, fluid extracts, elixirs and powder, always to be used with caution and in very limited doses. The kola nut is excellent, chewed slowly, for those who manage to find it on sale.

In an old herbal recipe book there is a little formula against fatigue which brings to mind one of the best-known, most widespread and most advertised drinks in the world; Coca-Cola.

As a curiosity, we give the recipe word for word:

Tincture of cola

Tincture of coca

Tincture of cinchona