Scientific name
Coffea arabica L.Family
SterculiaceaeOrigin
Africa.Parts Used
Roasted seeds of the plant are used.Chemical constituents
- Polyphenols;
- Nitrogenous and sugary substances;
- Caffeine;
- Theobromine;
- Caffetannic acids.
Coffee in Herbalist: Ownership of the Coffee
Coffee is considered a slightly psycho-neurostimulating drink, which also stimulates the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, with particular importance for the cardiovascular system. The effects of coffee include mild cerebral excitation, faster ideation, greater ability to concentrate and attention, less tiredness, an increase in the number of pulses and an increase in gastric secretion. Coffee, or rather caffeine, is an important ingredient in anti-cellulite products.