Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Fruit Powder. A cocoa extract can provide cocoa flavanols and contain a high level of phytonutrients. Contains theobromine in most cases. Reported to be antiseptic, diuretic, ecbolic, emmenagogue, and parasiticide, cocao is a folk remedy for alopecia, burns, cough, dry lips, eyes, fever, listlessness, malaria, nephrosis, parturition, pregnancy, rheumatism, snakebite, and cocoa butter is even used to eliminate facial wrinkles. Chocolate contains chemical similar to those found in Red Wine, Grape seed, and Green Tea that can aid blood circulation, reduce blood pressure, and provide other studies confirm flavonoids, such as those in cocoa, decrease oxidation of LDL cholesterol, decrease the body's inflammatory immune responses, facilitate the dilation of arteries, and inhibit the aggregation of platelets in the bloodstream. There are no adverse effects anticipated for the topical application of this powder.

Source: Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data.