Masticar hojas de coca es una práctica legal…

A diferencia de la cocaína, que se procesa a partir de la planta de coca, masticar hojas de coca crudas es un estimulante suave y una práctica cultural profundamente arraigada. Se utiliza para aliviar el mal de altura, reducir el hambre y con fines medicinales.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coca_leaf

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Publicado: March 30, 2026
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Bolivia Cultura Salud Historia Raro Hoja de coca Práctica Tradicional Mal de altura Cultura Indígena Estimulantes Andes

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