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That´s how Incas called it. For them Coca Leaf was not just something exclusive for the nobility. It was also considered a gift and a sign of friendship. This simple but powerful plant was used since millenary times. The first archaeological record dates from de Preceramic Period (2500 – 1800b.C). And its use was very well documented by the colony authors.

All this mysticism around Coca Leaf is not in vain. And it's not only because its almost magical properties; but also for the ones that are very beneficial for health. For example, a study conducted in 1975 by Harvard University, called “Nutritional Value of Coca Leaf” proved that consuming 100 grams Coca Leaf daily can give you at least 2 grams of Potassium, necessary for your heart balance. The same study also showed that 60 grams of Coca Leaf a day can cover calcium needs. Moreover, Coca Leaf is one of the most complete foods that land produces. It has large amounts of Vitamin A, B1, C and E. In addition, its high content of thiamin, niacin and riboflavin, make it the richer plant in non-protein nitrogen: the major disposer of toxins and diseases in body. It has properties that help metabolize fats, sugars and carbohydrates. So it becomes a natural regulator of the production of melanin to the skin.

Coca Leaf properties also help to improve liver, brain and blood functions. It is very valuable for preventing and treating gastritis ulcers. Also regulates blood pressure and is a natural bone cells creator. So from now on, when someone offers you a delicious Coca Leaf product, or any other food with this main ingredient, you should accept it. It not only has very good taste, but also great properties for the body and the mind.