Bolivian Coca (Erythroxylum coca) — 1 Gram (Botanical Sample)

This entry describes a 1‑gram botanical sample of Erythroxylum coca (commonly known as Bolivian coca) provided for legitimate research, ethnobotanical study, and educational purposes only. The sample is offered as a reference specimen for accredited institutions, botanical collections, universities, and authorized researchers who hold the necessary permits and comply with all applicable local, national, and international regulations.

What is Bolivian Coca?

Erythroxylum coca is a plant native to the Andean region with a long cultural history in parts of South America. In Bolivia, the coca leaf has traditional, ceremonial, and medicinal significance in certain indigenous practices. It is botanically distinct from processed cocaine — which is an illicit derivative produced through chemical extraction and refinement. This listing pertains strictly to the botanical material (dried leaf sample) intended for lawful research and documentation.

Scientific identity (for reference):

• Species: Erythroxylum coca

• Common name: Bolivian coca (coca leaf)

• Type: Dried botanical sample (leaf)

• Intended use: Research, taxonomy, ethnobotany, reference collection

Key Features & Specifications

• Quantity: 1 gram (dried, sealed sample)

• Form: Dried leaf fragments suitable for herbarium reference or analytical identification only

• Source statement: Sourced and documented according to supplier records (provide provenance and collection data where lawful and available)

• Packaging: Sealed, tamper-evident sample vial with specimen label (species name, lot/reference number, collection provenance if permitted)

• Documentation: Available on request—provenance notes, collection permits, and chain-of-custody records for authorized buyers

Research & Educational Applications (Non‑Actionable)

• Taxonomic verification and herbarium reference.

• Ethnobotanical and cultural studies (history, traditional use contexts — described academically, not instructively).

• Legal/regulatory research comparing national policies on coca leaf vs. controlled substances.

• Analytical reference for laboratories studying plant alkaloid profiles under appropriate permits (note: analytical work with controlled alkaloids requires licensing and strict compliance).

(No procedural, extraction, or consumption instructions are provided or permitted.)

Handling, Storage & Safety Notes

• Store in a sealed container, in a cool, dry, and dark place to preserve specimen integrity.

• Handle only in controlled, authorized settings.

• Use suitable laboratory PPE when handling botanical specimens to avoid contamination.

• Dispose of botanical waste according to institutional policies and local regulations regarding plant material and controlled‑substance risk.

Why Use This Sample (For Authorized Users)

• Provenance & Documentation: Where lawful, supplier provides collection metadata and permit records to support institutional compliance.

• Reference Quality: Prepared for archival and analytical identification rather than any form of consumption.

• Support & Transparency: Supplier (MDL Lab Ltd or your institutional provider) can supply COA‑style provenance notes and assist with compliance questions for qualified buyers.