BITTER KOLA/GARCINIA KOLA is a tropical flowering plant found in western and central Africa, which produces large, orange fruits and brown, nut-like seeds embedded in an orange-colored pulp. The seed plays a very important role in African ethno-medicine, in the treatment of coughs, colds, hoarseness of voice, liver diseases, and as aphrodisiac. Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer, and in preventing beer spoilage. The seeds have been formulated into tablets and are also used in many herbal preparations, either singly or in combination with other plants. Hepa-Vital Tea, a blend of G. kola and Combretum micranttum, and Hangover Tonic, comprising kolaviron and Cola nitida, are manufactured and marketed as phytomedicines. The constituents isolated from the seed include xanthones, benzophenones, and kolaviron. The hepatoprotective properties of the seed have been associated with the isolated bioflavonoid complex kolaviron.
Product Description : BITTER KOLA (GARCINIA KOLA) Price of Product: $25/kilogram Product Origin: Nigeria Key Specification: Top Quality Natural Bitter Kola Harmonizing HS Code: 39219096 Minimum Order Quantity: 500 kgs Packaging details: 20kgs/bag
Bitter kola, also known as 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. Bitter kola seeds have a sharp, bitter flavor that eases into a slight sweetness as you chew, and they're typically eaten raw. Bitter kola seeds have commonly been chewed on in Africa to fight against inflammatory conditions like arthritis and osteoarthritis. The high levels of potassium in bitter kola may be a contributing factor in reducing inflammation.
Also known as Garcinia Kola, is a very important medicinal Nut.
Crude protein 39529992 gkg Lipid extract 43254291gkg Ash 1142 1862 gkg Crude fibre 1140215344 gkg Carbon nitrogen ratio 5788 for the seed and 2901 for the hull Potassium 33482 mgkg in the seed Phosphorus 24261 mgkg in the seed and 28861 mgkg in the hull
We supply the best garcinia kola from Nigeria. The nut which is about 3-5 cm in length has an ellipsoid shape. A brown to deep brown peel covers it. This peel is removed before it is eaten. It leaves a bitter taste in the mouth when it is eaten. The nuts have been used for centuries to treat ailments from coughs to fever. sickness, it reduces fat, used in the pharmacy for making medicine, used in the breweries for making drinks, factories and also used for cooking.
PRODUCT DETAILED DESCRIPTION Garcinia kola (bitter kola) The Garcinia kola commonly known as the Bitter Kola is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae or Guttiferae family. It has a light outer shell and comes out a yellowish-white nut when the outer shell is peeled off. The product is of Grade A quality and is 100% natural, organic and dried. The cultivation type is organic and non-GMO. The key characteristics of the bitter kola produced by eximius are dry brown shell with yellowish-white nuts and a bitter taste. The product is suited for further processing. The biggest strength of the product is that it is sourced from Nigeria which is one of the top producers of bitter kola in the world. The product is processed and packaged under strict quality standards in line with global best practices. It has a durability of at least twelve (12) months from yield. Samples are available upon request.
Bitter kola (Garcinia kola)
Kola trees are natives of central and West Africa and are distinguished primarily by the medicinal and stimulant properties of their nuts, barks and leaves. Bitter Kola {Garcinia Cola is one of the varieties of kola that can be found in the Nigeria which } are mostly found in the southern parts of the country and some of their uses are stated below. 1. They are used in the preparation of drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. 2. They are used in the production of cola soft drinks. 3. They are used in the production of energy drinks The product is usually available in the market between March to November of the year. In Nigeria, bitter kola can be sourced from the southern part of the country. Northern is one of the highest producers of bitter Kola in Nigeria. The product can be sourced mostly from southern part of the country in the following states in Ondo, Enugu, Osun, Oyo, Imo, Ogun etc.
We can Export the following commodities:-Bitter kola (Garcinia Kola), kola nut, Cow bones, Cow skin, Cocoa, Cocoa beans shell, Coconut, Coconut shell, Palm Kernel and African Shea butter(ORI). We currently supplies Wholesalers and Retailers in America and expanding our business worldwide.
