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    Heart-Awakening, Spleen-Draining, Metabolic-Thermogenic & Diuretic (醒神开窍 / 健脾开胃化湿利尿温阳降浊药)

    罗布斯塔咖啡 / 咖啡树 / 中果咖啡 / 刚果咖啡 — Coffea canephora Pierre ex A.Froehner (syn. Coffea robusta)

    Pinyin: Luóbǔsītǎ Kāfēi / Kāfēishù · Malay: Kopi Robusta / Kopi Kampung / Pokok Kopi · Family: Rubiaceae (茜草科)

    Botanical Illustration

    Energetics

    Warm (微温 / 温)

    Flavor

    Bitter, sweet, pungent, intensely roasted-aromatic (苦、甘、辛、大香)

    Meridians

    Heart (心), Spleen (脾), Stomach (胃), Urinary Bladder (膀胱)

    Traditional Edict

    Robusta Coffee (Kopi O Kaw). Heart of Nanyang Kopitiam. Wok-roasted with butter and sugar. Awakens brain, opens orifices, transforms food stagnation, purges turbid fat and dampness, and unblocks urination.

    Cautions & Contraindications

    • Excessive intake (>400 mg caffeine) causes anxiety, tremors, insomnia, GERD, and tachycardia. CONTRAINDICATED in uncontrolled hypertension, tachyarrhythmias, and active peptic ulcers. Limit to <200 mg in pregnancy.

    Clinical Applications

    • Type 2 Diabetes mellitus (insulin sensitization via chlorogenic acid), NAFLD, Parkinsonian neuroprotection (adenosine antagonism), athletic performance enhancement, and water retention.

    Quality Markers

    Chlorogenic Acids (5-CQA) >= 5.00%-8.00% & Caffeine >= 2.00%-2.80% (HPLC/GC-MS MHM standard)

    Mechanism & Phytochemistry

    1. 5-CQA chlorogenic acids activate AMPK and inhibit hepatic glucose-6-phosphatase, reducing glucose absorption. 2. Caffeine competitively blocks adenosine A1/A2A receptors, stimulating lipolytic thermogenesis via HSL. 3. Renal arteriolar vasodilation.

    Preparation & Dosage

    STANDARDIZED GREEN COFFEE EXTRACT (>=45% chlorogenic acids): 200-500 mg twice daily before meals. Traditional Nanyang Kopitiam Brew (Kopi O): 10-15 g freshly ground beans steeped in flannel filter sock: 1-2 cups daily.

    Appended Prescriptions

    • 1. The Sovereign Nanyang Metabolic Fat-Draining Triad with Camellia sinensis (Green Tea EGCG) and Curcuma longa. 2. Digestive Postprandial Coffee-Orange Cleansing Infusion with Aged Chenpi and Ginger.

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