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Coffee

Coffea arabica

Coffee is a well known bean that is used across many different cultures and countries. The reason why it is so well known is that it tastes great and is known to stimulate the nervous system. This creates alertness in the mind and body, allowing for better functioning throughout the day. While coffee is not addictive, too much dependence or sudden withdrawals can cause headaches and other unwanted symptoms. Green tea that has been decaffeinated can be effective as a weight loss tool. Coffee that is boiled or percolated has been known to have negative effects on the heart. It may also cause complications with circulation and can raise cholesterol levels. It is also best to avoid caffeine from coffee as it can exacerbate premenstrual symptoms, also commonly known as PMS. Please consult a medical professional if you experience any of these painful symptoms listed above.

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While it is not for sure, it is thought that the coffee bean is native to Ethiopia. The coffee bean made its way to Yemen and also Arabia around the 6th century CE. There are some accounts of coffee being used by physicians in Arabia in the 10th century CE. The account from the physician Rhazes is the first known account of coffee being written down for medicinal uses. Coffee was a part of the Sufi prayer rituals because it helped with energy of the prayers. Eventually coffee made its way to Europe around the 17th century and has become the popular drink that it is today.

The coffee tree is a smaller tree that only reaches about 30 feet or 9 meters. Depending on the variety of the bean it may grow on a small evergreen shrub instead of a tree. The tree features dark green leaves that are shiny and oval shaped. The fruit is small and red and each fruit contains two beans. The fruit grows from white, star shaped flowers. The most important thing for a coffee plant to grow is that it is grown in a warm climate that is not prone to frost. Coffee plants do better in higher altitudes. It is common for coffee plants to grow in the equatorial zone or the ‘bean belt’.

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  • Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 192.
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