Question 1

What is Coca?

Accepted Answer

Coca refers to the leaves of Erythroxylum coca and related species. Coca leaves are illegal to bring into the United States and are associated with controlled substances; it is not a lawful U.S. dietary supplement ingredient for general use.

Question 2

What are the common uses of Coca?

Accepted Answer

Coca is commonly used for Traditional chewing/tea uses in parts of South America (not applicable to lawful U.S. supplement use).

Question 3

How does Coca work?

Accepted Answer

Coca leaves contain alkaloids, including cocaine-related compounds. Because of controlled-substance concerns, safe/legal supplement use in the U.S. is not established.

Question 4

Are there any warnings or precautions for Coca?

Accepted Answer

Do not attempt to import or use coca leaf products in the U.S.; legal restrictions apply and controlled-substance risks exist. Do not use for self-treatment of any condition.

Question 5

Is Coca FDA approved?

Accepted Answer

U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it is illegal to bring coca leaves into the United States for any purpose. Controlled-substance laws apply to cocaine-related materials; coca leaf products are not lawful mainstream dietary supplements.

Question 6

Where can I buy Coca?

Accepted Answer

Not legally importable as coca leaves into the U.S.; availability may exist outside the U.S. under different laws.

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