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| COFFEE TINCTURE (tinctura COFFEA ARABICA) from AMAZON HERBS® |
Overview
Coffee tincture contains among others, caffeine (a phyto-chemical occurring in many plants); it is a mild stimulant and effectively used to keep one alert and focused when needed!Caffeine is an alkaloid ((C_8 H_10 O_2 N_4•H_2 O), also called guaranine or methyl-theobromine. A complex mixture of chemical compounds is present in coffee. Effects become apparent within 30 minutes and peak effectiveness is in 45 – 70 minutes. If you need mental alertness without calories and sugar associated with common foods and drinks, Coffee tincture is a functional alternative to the caffeine in your normal diet. Caffeine affects the brain by blocking adenosine receptors; this slows down the nerve cell activity. When the caffeine molecule binds to the receptors of nerve cells, it causes the release of hormone epinephrine, resulting in increased heart rate, increased blood flow to the muscles, increased blood pressure, decreased blood flow to the skin, decreased blood flow to the inner organs, a release of glucose by the liver, and increase in the levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain. There is ongoing research in the positive role of coffee in the search for a cure for Parkinson & Alzheimer’s disease. It also seems that the risk of gallstones declines with caffeine intake. Constituents Caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, eugenol, caffeine, niacin, scopoletin, theobromine, tannic acid, tannin, theophyllin. Applications Stimulant, diuretic, digestive, analgesic. Dosage Tincture: Adults and older than 12 years: one (1) ml. (30 drops) contains 200 mg. pure coffee extract. This is the amount of caffeine present in a cup (16 oz.) coffee. Take 0.5 – 1.5 ml. (15 – 45 drops) depending on your personal needs, 3 – 4 times a day. Warning / precaution Do not take as a substitute for sleep. If pregnant, check with your physician before taking it. Caffeine should be used with caution by people with heart disease and high blood pressure (hypertension). Also for those suffering from the eye disease glaucoma. Caffeine should generally not be used in children; it does not fall into the class of "addictive" drugs but it may be habit-forming. Reference Alvim, P.T. 1985. Coffea, pp. 308-316. In: A.H. Halevy (ed). CRC handbook of flowering, volume 2. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla. Boucher, D.H. 1983. Coffee (Cafe), pp. 86-88. In: D.H. Janzen (ed.) Costa Rican natural history. Univ of Chicago Press, Chicago, IL. Clarke, R.J. and R. Macrae. 1985. Coffee. Vol 4: agronomy. Elsevier Applied Science, New York. Clarke, R.J. and O.G. Vitzhum. 2001. Coffee: recent developments. Blackwell Publ., Oxford, UK. Clifford, M.N and K.C. Willson, eds. 1985. Coffee: botany, biochemistry and production of beans and beverage. AVI Publ., Westport, Conn. Debry, G. 1994. Coffee and health. John Libbey Eurotext, Paris. Duke, J.A. and J.L. DuCellier. 1993. CRC handbook of alternative cash crops. CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla. Ferwerda, F.P. 1976. Coffee, pp. 257-260. In: N.W. Simmonds (ed), Evolution of crop plants. Longman Sci., London. Gilman, E.F. 1999. Coffea arabica. Florida Coop. Ext. Ser. Fact Sheet FPS-135. Haarer, A.E. 1963. Coffee growing. Oxford Univ Press, London. Maestri, M. R.S. Barros, and A.B. Rena. 2001. Coffee, pp. 339-360. In: F.T. Last (ed). Tree crop ecosystems. Elsevier Press, New York. Willson, K. 1999. Coffee, Cocoa, and Tea. CAB International. Wallingford, UK. Wrigley, G. 1988. Coffee. Longman Scientific & Technical, London. The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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