Latin Name: Theobroma cacao
Alternate Names: Chocolate, Cocao, Theobroma, Cacaotier, Cacao, Devil’s Food, Chocolate
Family: STERCULIACEAE
Parts Used: Seeds.
Properties: Aphrodisiac, Cardiac Stimulant, Diuretic, Emollient, Cardiotonic, Nerve Stimulant, Nutritive.
Internal Uses: Angina, Asthma, Convalescence, Fatigue, Fever
Internal Applications: Mostly used in food and beverages.
Theobromine opens the coronary artery, increasing blood flow to the heart. It also relaxes the smooth muscles in [...]