| Scientific noun: Theobroma Cacao L. |
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| Family: Esterculiaceae |
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| Habitat: Tropical America |
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| Alkaloids: caffeine and mainly theobromine. |
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| Active parts: The seeds. |
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| Uses : Chocolate production, cocoa butter ( cosmetics and ointments ) |
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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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