Coca has been used as a holy tribute to the nature gods dating back to the 1300 BC. Later, the Incas used it as a sign of nobility, and a specific gift to the sun god.
Coca tea is a popular way to comsume coca. Another way is to wrap a bundle of coca leaves with a small amount of volcanic ash and chew it. Consuming coca is said to be a good way to relieve altitude sickness and breathing difficulties.


