Coca leaf
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jun 2026
Coca refers to any of the four cultivated plants in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to western South America. The leaves contain cocaine alkaloids, which act as a mild stimulant when chewed or consumed as tea in traditional Andean culture. Natural consumption of the leaves is distinct from the purified drug and has a long history of medicinal, religious, and social use.
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What experts have said about Coca leaf
9 statements · 7 positive · 1 mixed · 1 neutral
Coca is traditionally used primarily to treat gastrointestinal disorders.
“the main indication is for treating GI disorders”
Open the episode · #871: The “Divine Leaf” with 8,000+ Years of Use — Exploring the Many Benefits of Coca with Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade DavisListen at 5:24
Coca may normalize blood sugar and metabolism.
“it has some normalizing effect on blood sugar and metabolism”
Open the episode · #871: The “Divine Leaf” with 8,000+ Years of Use — Exploring the Many Benefits of Coca with Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade DavisListen at 6:13
Coca contains 14 alkaloids, most of which remain insufficiently studied.
“in coca there are 14 alkaloids”
Open the episode · #871: The “Divine Leaf” with 8,000+ Years of Use — Exploring the Many Benefits of Coca with Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade DavisListen at 6:27
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