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Cacao

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Theobroma cacao

Description: Cacao is a big tropical tree native to central and South America. It is from sterculiaceae (malvaceae) family. Its seeds are used in chocolate and medicinally.

Oral Uses

  • Coronary artery disease RatingRating

    Cacao is a blood thinner; reduces platelet aggregation and blood clot formation. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Diabetes type II RatingRating

    Cacao increases insulin sensitivity. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • General well-being RatingRating

    Cacao enhances good feeling; elevates mood. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Heart attack prevention RatingRating

    Cacao inhibits LDL (bad) cholesterol oxidation; improves blood vessel function; reduces blood pressure. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • High cholesterol RatingRating

    Cacao inhibits LDL (bad) cholesterol oxidation. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Hypertension RatingRating

    Cacao improves blood vessel function; reduces blood pressure. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Stroke prevention RatingRating

    Cacao is a blood thinner; reduces platelet aggregation and blood clot formation. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Cacao is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Blood thinner RatingRating

    Cacao is a blood thinner. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antineoplastic Rating

    Cacao is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Diuretic Rating

    Cacao is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Emmenagogue Rating

    Cacao is an emmenagogue; promotes menstrual flow. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vasodilator Rating

    Cacao is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Antiseptic Rating

    Cacao is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply cacao containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Parasiticide Rating

    Cacao is a parasiticide; eliminates parasites on the skin. Apply cacao containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Vulnerary Rating

    Cacao is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damaged tissue. Apply cacao containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take cacao daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Cacao contains oxalic acid, use it with caution if you have kidney stones.
Contains caffeine: See caffeine safety and cautions.

Available Forms

Cacao is available in capsule, powder or chocolate form.

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