English: Cacao
Latin: Theobroma cacao
Ayurvedic (parallel): Stimulating seed, akin to coffee/tea
Benefits: Antioxidant, heart-opening, uplifting.
Healing Uses: Fatigue, low mood, poor circulation, mild hypertension.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↔/↑, Pitta ↑, Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Eat raw nibs, brew as tea, or blend into drinks.
Flavor (Rasa): Bitter, astringent.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Pungent.
Notes: Contains theobromine; avoid excess if anxious or with palpitations.
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