Evidence supporting the use of: Coca
For the body system: Muscles
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Coca (Erythroxylum coca) has a long history of traditional use among Indigenous peoples of the Andes, particularly for its perceived benefits in reducing fatigue, increasing stamina, and supporting physical endurance. Chewing coca leaves or drinking coca tea has been a customary practice for laborers and those living at high altitudes, with the belief that it helps sustain energy and support muscular activity during prolonged physical exertion. The traditional use is largely attributed to the plant’s alkaloids, including low levels of cocaine, which can stimulate the central nervous system and reduce sensations of hunger, thirst, and fatigue. However, scientific research directly supporting coca's effectiveness in enhancing muscle function or supporting the muscular system is limited and often confounded by the legal and ethical complexities surrounding coca research. Most studies focus on its use in high-altitude adaptation and general effects on fatigue rather than direct muscular support. Thus, while there is credible ethnobotanical evidence and some pharmacological rationale for its traditional use to support physical work and endurance, robust scientific validation for its specific effects on the muscular system is lacking.
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