Traditional Herbs from Theobroma cacao
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- Take 15 g of dry chocolate seed powder.
- Brew with \u00bd glass of hot water.
- Stir until smooth and drink at once.
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- Brew 2 tsp of seed powder dry chocolate with 1 cup of hot water.
- Stir until smooth and drink all at once.
- Drink the concoction 2 times a day.
What is Theobroma cacao Looks like??
Parts of Theobroma cacao that could be used
- Young Pods", "Shoots", "Leaves", "Seeds
Theobroma cacao Distribution
Cacao is native to Mexico, Central America and northern South America. Cocoa is believed to come from the Olmec syllable 'kakawa' which means God's food'. In Indonesia, this plant is one of the mainstay plantation commodities whose role is quite important for the national economy. Chocolate ingredients are widely used in the food industry.Agroecology of Theobroma cacao
Cocoa grows at low altitudes, usually below 300 m above sea level with rainfall of 1,500-2,000 mm/year, annual temperature of 18-28.5 °C. Often found in tropical forests, likes shade and moist soil with a pH of 5-6.5 and is well drained.
Morphology of Theobroma cacao
- Taproot that grows sideways and downwards.
- Single leaf, leaf stalk oval and elongated. The tip and base of the leaf are tapered, the edge of the leaf is even.
- Flowers are perfect, reddish white and odorless.", "Buni fruit is round, when ripe it is red, the base of the fruit is inside, protected by pulp...
- The seeds are attached to the placenta, grow from
Cultivation of Theobroma cacao
Generative (seed) and vegetative propagation (grafting, cuttings or tissue culture).
Theobroma cacao, more details :
Chemical Content of Theobroma cacaoThiamin, riboflavin, pyridoxine, nicotinamide, amino acids, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, p-coumaric acid, vanillic acid, ferulic acid, protocatechuic, phenylacetic, phenylethylamine, theophylline, volatile compounds, theobromine, caffeine, triglycerides, linoleic acid, sterolpoly, phenol and flavonoids.
Benefits of Theobroma cacao
Antioxidant, controls LDL levels, reduces the risk of blood clots, improves blood circulation, improves mood, cures headaches and shortness of breath, slows dementia and maintains brain function, slows aging of the skin.
Simplisia of Theobroma cacao
- Choose good cocoa beans that are not affected by disease.
- Wash them repeatedly until they are clean of the pulp.
- Place them on a plate and dry them in the sun.
- After drying, store them in a closed container.
Another Facts for Theobroma cacao :
Synonym of Theobroma cacaoCacao minus� Gaertn., Cacao sativa� Aubl., Cacao theobroma� Tussac
Habitus of Theobroma cacao
Tree. Annual tree, reaching 10 m high
Habitat of Theobroma cacao
- Forest
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