What is the medicinal purpose of cocoa?
                                
                                
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                                Cocoa, the primary ingredient in chocolate, was revered by ancient cultures like the Mayans and Aztecs for its medicinal properties and was even named 'food of the gods'. Research has since confirmed that the health benefits of cocoa are largely due to its rich concentration of powerful antioxidants called flavonoids.