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Feb 21, 2024 · Imagine a plant that naturally kicks you like a strong cup of coffee. This guide delves into the world of khat (Catha edulis), a perennial shrub native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, celebrated for its stimulating and euphoric effects.
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Jan 31, 2024 · Benefits of Passion Fruit. How to Enjoy Passion Fruit. Who Should Avoid It? Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis) is highly aromatic with a sweet-tangy or sour taste. You can consume its seeds, flesh, and juice. Health benefits include improved immune function and a reduced risk of certain diseases.
As a medicine, khat leaf is used for diabetes, muscle strength, to lower the need for food and sleep, and to increase aggression, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these...
Khat (Catha edulis) is a recreational, chewed herbal drug that has been used as a psychostimulant for centuries in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, namely in Somalia, Ethiopia, and Yemen. However, the growing worldwide availability of khat has produced widespread concern.
Dec 22, 2010 · Catha edulis (khat) is a plant grown commonly in the horn of Africa. The leaves of khat are chewed by the people for its stimulant action. Its young buds and tender leaves are chewed to attain a state of euphoria and stimulation.
- Nasir Tajure Wabe
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Herbal medicines containing Passiflora species have been widely used to treat anxiety since ancient times. The species Passiflora incarnata L. is included in many Pharmacopoeias, and it is the most used species in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical ...
Jun 27, 2023 · Khat (Catha edulis) is a plant commonly found in the horn of Africa whose leaves are chewed for their psycho-stimulant effects. Several studies have demonstrated the association between khat use and mental health problems. Nevertheless, evidence is mixed and inconsistent, warranting further review of available studies.
