Coca refers to any of the four cultivated plants in the family Erythroxylaceae, native to western South America. It is known worldwide for its psychoactive alkaloid, cocaine.

Dec 27, 2025 · Coca, (Erythroxylum coca), tropical shrub, of the family Erythroxylaceae, the leaves of which are the source of the drug cocaine. The plant, cultivated in Africa, northern …

Coca leaves are brewed in hot water to make coca tea or mate de coca. Coca leaves are traditionally dried under the sun or using hot stones before being sold in Bolivia, Colombia and …

The coca plant (Erythroxylum coca) is traditionally used in Andean cultures for energy, digestion, and bone health. Learn about its nutrients, traditional uses, side effects, and legal status, …

Coca plants, scientifically known as Erythroxylum coca, are small shrubs native to South America. These plants grow best in tropical and subtropical regions with high humidity and moderate …

Feb 10, 2025 · The coca plant has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years and used for a variety of ritual, spiritual, and physical purposes by numerous Indigenous cultures.

Coca, which is mainly grown in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia, is a highly addictive drug that is processed in jungle laboratories where the coca is extracted from the leaves to produce cocaine.

The Inca called the coca plant a "gift of the Sun God," and attributed to it many magical functions. The Inca and the other civilizations of the Andes used coca leaves for social ceremonies, …

Apr 29, 2025 · The coca plant, Erythroxylum coca, is primarily found in the Andean regions of South America, including Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia. This distribution is deeply intertwined …

The coca plant, holds a profound place in the traditions of indigenous Andean communities for millennia. It offers mild stimulant properties when chewed or brewed, playing a vital role in …