- internally – 0.5 tablespoon 3 times a day, one hour before meals
- externally – by rubbing
- for relieving itching and pain from burns
- for treating varicose ulcers
- for eczema and fungal infections
- for cracked heels and nipples in breastfeeding mothers
Back in the 18th century, in the plant classification system, the cacao tree was given the generic name Theobroma, which in Greek means "food of the gods" — the fruits of which give people a unique oil in terms of its properties: cocoa butter.
- amino acids, fatty acids (60%)