Coca

usgb/ˈkəʊkə/
noun

A South American plant with leaves that can be used to make cocaine.

Coca leaves have been chewed and brewed into tea for thousands of years for their mild stimulant effects.
Visual representation of "coca" - A South American plant with leaves that can be used to make cocaine.

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  • coca plant
  • coca leaf
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Local Tradition

In South America, coca is part of cultural practices and is not illegal.

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Coca is integral to Andean spiritual ceremonies.
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Legal Status

Globally, coca leaves are controlled substances; legality varies by country.

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Traveling with coca leaves may be illegal in some countries.
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Non-Drug Use

Coca leaves themselves are not usually addictive when used traditionally.

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For centuries, indigenous people have used coca for its natural stimulants.
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