Medicinal and Traditional Uses
Many Andean indigenous peoples use the tea for medicinal purposes.
Coca tea is often recommended for travelers in the Andes to prevent altitude sickness. However, its actual effectiveness has never been systematically studied.
Coca tea has been used to wean cocaine addicts off the drug.
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