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Scientific noun: Theobroma Cacao L.

 
Family: Esterculiaceae
 
Habitat: Tropical America
 
Alkaloids: caffeine and mainly theobromine.
 
Active parts: The seeds.
 
Uses : Chocolate production, cocoa butter ( cosmetics and ointments )
 
Toxicity: It makes people fall into the habit of eating it but it hasn' t got real toxicity.

Effects: Excitant and tonic.