Synonym: Cocao seed, cocoa bean

Biological source: It is obtained from seeds of Theobroma cocoa,

Family: Sterculiaceae.

Geographical source: Sri Lanka, lava, South American countries like Brazil, Ecuador, Guiana, and Caribbean islands.

Chemical constituents:

• Beans contain Theobromine and Cocoa butter( Theobrom oil)

• Caffeine

• Volatile oil

• Polyphenol

Uses:

• Stimulant and diuretic

• Cocoa butter is largely used as a suppository base in pharmaceuticals.