Kola Nut #
| Binomial / Botanical Name | Cola Nitida; Cola Acuminata |
| Street Names | Cola; Kola; Bitter Kola |
| Major Active Compound | Caffeine; Kolanin; Theobromine |
| Indigenous Source | West Africa |
| Form | Powdered Nuts |
| RoA | Oral |
| Personal Rating On Shulgin Scale | + |
SUBJECTIVE EXPERIENCE #
In terms of oral consumption, botanical powders are not my thing. More specifically, I tend to find that they frequently refuse to dissolve properly, and that their constitution is less than agreeable. Whilst I struggled a little with kola nut, at least it didn’t taste revolting (à la kratom) as I swigged the fine woody-like powder down the hatch with water.
This is widely used in Africa, and it is claimed to increase both endurance and concentration, as well as act as a mild aphrodisiac.
It had a definite coffee-like kick to it. It was not overwhelming at the dose I used, but the strength was there. I felt clear, awake and a little energised, with a slightly jittery edge. This lasted for some hours.
Note that I consumed in the morning, which I suspect was a good idea with respect to retaining a sensible sleep pattern.