Research and write about coca-cola syrup,

mentioned in more than fifty readings of Edgar Cayce, brings up the subject of

carbonated drinks in general. What did Cayce say about

to them?

Several ARE members familiar with the

readings can know that such refreshments were referred

like “spleen”. Two readings use this quite descriptive

finished. “No hogwash, no soda pop of any kind,

should take…” (5545-2) In listing a diet for

midday meal, another reading added, “…and not

drink a lot of slop in the form of drinks!” (542-1) However

despite this rather demeaning connotation, at least seven

people were specifically advised to drink carbonated beverages

drinks, including coke. However, many more

most-were told to avoid them altogether, or to use

just in syrup form without the carbonation. In

one that reads a mixture of half carbonated water with

Half of pure water added to the syrup was suggested.

The term tap water was commonly used to designate what

the cola syrup was to be mixed for consumption,

probably means pure water.

Carbonated: Yes or No?

Several statements in the readings express

emphatically that a certain substance should not be

consumed-without explanation or reason given. Fortunately

we have access to the readings of others to compare, contrast,

and “develop” these statements. On certain occasions,

then -using the topic “coca-cola” as an example- a

the individual can be told that the carbonated beverages were

is ok or should not be consumed at all however coca-cola

it was fine if taken in moderation. Here are some examples

of these readings:

You can drink carbonated drinks

especially Coca-Cola or those of such

derivatives. These will especially help in

debugging activity and coordinating

itself through the kidneys and the

eliminating the system.” (849-26)

“Just leave out… the carbonated

waters, save Coca-Cola…” (1724-2)

“Stay away from any gas

waters, except sometimes – or rather

regularly-we would have a little Coke-

Salary readjustment. This, with some of the activities

in it, acts on the kidneys to help in

easing the tensions there.” (584-8)

“When waters or carbonated drinks

they drink either Dr. Pepper’s or Coca-

You can drink cola; but such as these

be more like any extra drink and not too much

regularly, and beware of soft drinks”.

(487-22)

Soft drinks like Coca-Cola,

Cherry-Cola, Pepsi-Cola or any of

Cola drinks can be taken in

moderation…” (1945-1)

Note that in the last two extracts one

The individual was advised to “be careful” with

soft drinks (with the exception of Dr.

Pepper or Coca-Cola), while the second

they told me they were fit to consume

“In moderation.”

In the first fifty-one year old woman

reading this recommendation was given:

“Any of the carbonated beverages

The waters used are very good, especially

Coca-Cola or those of that nature-only

then no condom is used

in the preparation of it.” (1703-1)

At a two-month follow-up reading

later asked why Coca-Cola and

carbonated drinks were good for her

and received this reply: “To avoid

gas formation in the system.

(1703-2) This reason is quite surprising

since several people experience

the opposite effect: carbonated drinks

tends to trigger gas in their systems.

Carbonated drinks are “charged”

with carbon dioxide, a colorless,

odorless and non-combustible gas that is also a

product of respiration; the gas creates

the bubbling and bubbles in these soft

beverages

As stated before, most

of people were told to avoid such

drinks in total; however, one

an exception was made: for coca-cola the

syrup only without carbonation

could be taken mixed with simple

Water. According to certain readings,

such a combination is more beneficial,

helps circulation in general, and helps

detoxify the body. a reading,

5097-1, gave the mixture as “1/2 oz.

1 ounce gold syrup [added to] easy

water”. The amount of water to be

used is not mentioned. addresses in

the bottle, bought in the present

day, we recommend a dilution of 1 ounce

of syrup to 5 ounces of tap water,

or you can pour the syrup

crushed ice.

Instructions for use

Several readings refer to Coca-Cola

as a stimulant, which could

be taken if one wishes, though in

moderation. “Taken when tired,

Very good; but don’t drink in one gulp

slowly.” (257-167) The diluted syrup

“would help purify the flow

through the kidneys” (2367-1), is

“useful for the kidneys and for the

purification of blood flow” (2766-1),

or “will purify the activities in the kidneys

and bladder.” (3390-1) A reading

stated that this mixture “will react

with circulation between

kidneys and liver, and will cleanse

much of the poisons

be more beneficial to the activity

of the sensory system.” (5058-1)

Its beneficial effects for the kidney and

Bladder disorders may be due to

syrup is both “an alkalinizer and a

diuretic,” according to an Edgar Cayce

Home Medicine Guide (page 31).

How was this drink to be used?

“Take Coca-Cola as a medicine, not as a drink.” (3412-1) This suggestion

probably relieves some apprehension

about its ingredients (see below) as well

as an understanding of its useful purpose; thus,

was to be drunk from time to time, like the

indicated readings, or “three or four times

a week” (3109-1) -without gobbling it up at all

down as a thirst quencher.

A historical note

On May 8, 1886, Dr. John S.

Pemberton, a pharmacist, carried a jar

Coca-Cola Syrup to Jacobs’ Pharmacy

located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia.

The solution was mixed with gas

water, and customers paid 5 cents a

glass for it. They drank up to nine drinks a day

bought that year. the original drink

it was not bottled, but sold from a soda

font. Today 1.3 billion drinks of

Coca-Cola is sold daily in more than 200

countries around the world. What were the

ingredients in Dr. Pemberton’s syrup?

Today the label lists these ingredients:

high fructose and/or sucrose corn syrup,

water, caramel color, phosphoric acid,

natural flavors and caffeine. There are

a caution noted for those on a restricted sugar

diet to consult a doctor

professional before taking it. Essentially

the syrup has the same content as the

Regular cola, not diet, but less

carbonated water.

In an old notebook belonging to Dr.

Pemberton found the original recipe.

In addition to a variety of aroma-oils

orange, lemon, nutmeg, cinnamon,

coriander and neroli, the ingredients too

included vanilla extract, lime juice and

“FE Coco” (misspelled), which is a fluid

coca leaf extract. around 1901

cocaine was removed from the drink;

It is estimated that due to the extraction

method used (quilting the sheet in 20

percent alcohol) than a 6-ounce bottle

probably contained no more than 8.5 mg

of cocaine. Dr. Pemberton felt that the

The invigorating properties of the drink come from

coca leaf, not just cocaine.

Taken in a limited quantity, such as

readings suggest, in addition to treating it as a

medicine instead of entertainment

drink certainly changes the perspective

in this familiar and popular drink.