Beyond the Leaf: What else can Coca be used for? Unveiling its Diverse Roles in Tradition, Medicine, and Cuisine
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For thousands of years, indigenous Andean peoples have chewed or brewed coca leaves for their mild stimulant, fatigue-reducing, and nutritional properties. This traditional practice offers a fascinating and complex answer to the question, 'what else can coca be used for?', revealing a rich cultural history beyond its notorious alkaloid.
