coffee seed in pharmacopeia (a book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society ) , is a dried seed of coffearabiacae .
From Family : Rubiacae
And This plant is native to Ethiopia and Sudan in Africa and also stretches its origin in regions like Madagascar, Mauritius, and Comoros.
The active constituents in coffee seed are
-Purina alkaloid ( caffeiene )
-chlorogenic acid
-fats and sugar
-caffeol oil which is responsible for Aroma odour
and the main active constituent is Purina alkaloid ( caffeiene )
How coffee is prepared from coffee seed ?
1-fermentation of seed which takes about 3 to 9 days
and during fermentation liquid drains and colour is acquired .
2-Roasting the seed to acquire the odour .
How elephants are used for fermentation stage ?
Elephants, unlike humans or civets, are herbivores. The fermentation happening in their gut as they break down cellulose helps remove the bitterness in the coffee seeds. Here, an elephant receives medical treatment from the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation.
Health Benefits of coffee seeds
Improves Cognition and Prevents Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Studies have shown that elderly people who consume coffee on a regular, moderate basis are 65% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s and dementia. Keeping those synapses firing with some caffeine isn’t a bad idea!
Weight Loss and Maximizes Fitness Goals
Coffee energizes people to move around, get active, and burn calories faster
Prevents Cancer
Coffee is not traditionally thought of as anti-carcinogenic, but it has been linked specifically to the prevention of two types of cancer – liver and colorectal cancer, which are the 3rd and 4th deadliest forms of cancer .
Improves Heart Health
Research has revealed that regular coffee drinkers can reduce their risk of having a stroke. In women, it seems to lower the risk of heart diseases. It may increase your blood pressure temporarily, but that does not mean a stroke or heart disease is inevitable .
Reduces Depression , Antioxidant Properties , Reduces Mortality and Prevents Retinal Damage
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