“Preventing Pilgrims from Trading in Quru: Regulations and Risks”

The General Authority of Aviation stressed that pilgrims coming to the Kingdom are not allowed to take, sell, or trade in the walnut “Quru”.

And the authority confirmed, in a circular that was reviewed by it.News24All air carriers for pilgrims are required to assure all their passengers not to allow the carrying of the “goro” nut or any food, consumer or luxury items that exceed personal use, for the purpose of selling or marketing, and the surplus will be confiscated and destroyed or returned to the air carrier.

Also known as the kola nut, the quru nut, or nutmeg, belongs to the mallow family, and contains caffeine and is prevalent in some cultures and ethnicities.

Alquro is used as a type of nut, and it is also a very popular dietary supplement and performance enhancer. The scientific name is Cola Acuminata.

Goro trees are considered one of the most important sources of wood, as the tree reaches a length of 20 meters, and it is one of the trees of the tropical and rainy regions, and its original habitat is West Africa.

The koro plant contains cola, tannins, multiple phenolic compounds, red cola dye, proteins, starches, and a huge number of antioxidants. Nervous and diuretic.

As for the harmful side effects of quru, there is insomnia, tension and nervousness, stomach pain and irritation, nausea and vomiting, and high blood pressure. When excessive intake of quru, the following may occur: headache, anxiety, ringing in the ears, irregular heartbeat, and an increased risk of cancers of the mouth and digestive system.