(In territories with significant traditional TRAMIL use)
Dominican Republic:
- café
Haiti:
- kafé
leaf, decoction, orally3
According to available information:
Use for asthma and pneumonia, asthenia and weakness is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys, toxicity studies, scientific validation, and available published scientific information.
Due to the health risks involved with asthma and pneumonia, an initial medical evaluation is recommended. The use of this resource can be considered complementary to medical treatment, unless it is contraindicated.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should symptoms last more than 2 days, seek medical attention.
Use for hepatitis, intestinal worms and vertigo is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys and toxicity studies.
Should there be a notable worsening of the patient’s condition, or should jaundice or vertigo last more than 5 days, seek medical attention.
Use for after anger and poor blood quality is classified as REC, based on the significant traditional use (OMS/WHO)4 documented in the TRAMIL surveys and toxicity studies.
Not for use during pregnancy, during lactation or by children under 5 years old.
Not for use if gastritis, peptic ulcer and hyperthyroidism are present.
The roasted and ground seeds of Coffea arabica are widely used for human consumption.
For asthma:
Prepare a decoction with 15-20 grams (2 hearts) of fresh leaf 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water, boil for at least 10 minutes in covered pot. Leave to cool down, filter and drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
For pneumonia:
Prepare a decoction with 16 grams of roasted and ground seeds in 1.5 liter (6 cups) of water, boil for at least 10 minutes. Filter, leave to cool down and drink one and a half cup 3 times a day.
To obtain beneficial effects on pneumonia and even bronchodilator effects, take one and a half cup of the traditional coffee preparation made with roasted and ground seed31.
For after anger, hepatitis, poor blood quality, intestinal parasites and vertigo:
There is no available information establishing a means of preparation and dosage other than that referred to by traditional use.
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