
| Scientific noun: Theobroma Cacao L. |
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| 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. |
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