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Garcinia kola (bitter kola) also known as African wonder nut, is a species of flowering plants belonging to the family Guttiferae and grows in coastal rainforests in the South-Western and South-Eastern parts of Nigeria, and it also can be found in some African countries, such as Cameroon, Côte de Ivoire, Ghana, Liberia, Gabon, and a few others..Bitter kola is widely known for its medicinal benefits, as the seeds, nuts, and bark have been and are still being used to treat varying ailments (Hertog et al., 2007).
10 HEALTH
BENEFITS OF BITTER KOLA
Treating
malaria: Bitter kola is believed to have chemical properties that allow it to
be an antimalarial catalyst. It contains Kolaviron which is a natural
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, which has high antimalarial
properties (Esiegwu & Udedibie , 2009).
Weight Loss:
Bitter kola is known for being a natural hunger suppressant and a great thirst
stimulant, and as such helps to reduce weight loss, as a reduced intake of food
and a large intake of water is needed by the body to get rid of excess fat and
stay healthy (Collise et al., 2011).
Diabetes:
The seeds of bitter kola are believed to possess the ability to lower blood
glucose, which makes it a potential treatment for diabetes miletus (Hertog et
al., 2007).
Prevention
from glaucoma: It has been proven by a group of researchers, that constant and
consistent use of an eye drop made from an extract of garcinia kola can help
treat glaucoma (Farombi et al., 2005).
Cold and
fever remedy: By possessing the ability to enlarge the alveolar sac and duct,
Bitter kola provides relief for chest cold and goes on to prevent cold
altogether (Okwu & Ekeke, 2003).
Treatment of
erectile dysfunction: Research has shown, that garcinia kola (bitter kola), has
aphrodisiac effects (causes or increases sexual desire) in male folks, and as
such is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (Okwu & Ekeke,
2003).
Immunity: Bitter kola influences multiple
regulatory systems in the body, the immune system inclusive. It enables the
body to adapt to stress and also acts as an anti-infective agent (Collise et
al., 2011).
Osteoarthritis:
Bitter kola is known as an excellent disease modifier, which provides potential
relief in osteoarthritis. Studies have shown that garcinia kola appears to have
significant analgesic/anti-inflammatory effects on patients with knee
osteoarthritis. As such, garcinia kola is considered a potential osteoarthritis
disease activity modifier with a high prospect of a good outcome. It helps in
the reduction of inflammation, pain and immovable joints. The root cause of
arthritis and displeasing pain may be a joint injury, obesity, aging or it may
be hereditary. Thus, the consumption of this miraculous plant can help cover
all these problems and cure it from its roots (Farombi et al., 2005).
Healthy
lungs: Garcinia kola contains saponin which is an antioxidant. It has
detoxifying and cleansing effects. This goes on to improve the function of the
lungs by expanding the alveolar ducts and sacs, and as such, strengthens the
fiber in the tissue of the lungs. It has favorably high antioxidant content for
a healthy body (Farombi et al., 2005).
Helps
Pregnancy: Bitter kola contrary to what some may believe, actually has been
said to be helpful and useful in and for pregnant women, as it helps in
combating nausea and vomiting, making the uterus healthier, supplies strength
to the expectant mother and normalizes circulation of blood also.
OTHER USES
OF BITTER KOLA
Traditional
medicine: Bitter kola is said to be anti-parasitic, anti-microbial and
purgative in nature. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, typhoid,
tuberculosis, diarrhea, and bacterial infections (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-cancerous:
Bitter kola can be used in treating breast cancer as it has an anti-cancerous
effect. Nature has (Atawodi et al., 2005)a cure for something incurable as
well (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-Poison:
The bark and the seed when eaten together helps in detoxification of the human
body during food poisoning. Saponin found in bitter kola is used as a liver
tonic, assisting in the gall bladder functions because of its cleaning
properties (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Life
Prolongation: Certain African cultures and scientific studies believe that
bitter kola breaks down glycogen in the liver, prolonging life (Emmanuel &
Gabriel, 2011).
Repellant
for snakes: Bitter kola is used to repel snakes in places where life is prone
to snakes.
OTHER USES
OF BITTER KOLA
Traditional
medicine: Bitter kola is said to be anti-parasitic, anti-microbial and
purgative in nature. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, typhoid,
tuberculosis, diarrhea, and bacterial infections (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-cancerous:
Bitter kola can be used in treating breast cancer as it has an anti-cancerous
effect. Nature has (Atawodi et al., 2005)a cure for something incurable as
well (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-Poison:
The bark and the seed when eaten together helps in detoxification of the human
body during food poisoning. Saponin found in bitter kola is used as a liver
tonic, assisting in the gall bladder functions because of its cleaning
properties (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Life
Prolongation: Certain African cultures and scientific studies believe that
bitter kola breaks down glycogen in the liver, prolonging life (Emmanuel &
Gabriel, 2011).
Repellant
for snakes: Bitter kola is used to repel snakes in places where life is prone
to snakes
OTHER USES
OF BITTER KOLA
Traditional
medicine: Bitter kola is said to be anti-parasitic, anti-microbial and
purgative in nature. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, typhoid,
tuberculosis, diarrhea, and bacterial infections (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-cancerous:
Bitter kola can be used in treating breast cancer as it has an anti-cancerous
effect. Nature has (Atawodi et al., 2005)a cure for something incurable as
well (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Anti-Poison:
The bark and the seed when eaten together helps in detoxification of the human
body during food poisoning. Saponin found in bitter kola is used as a liver
tonic, assisting in the gall bladder functions because of its cleaning
properties (Atawodi et al., 2005).
Life
Prolongation: Certain African cultures and scientific studies believe that
bitter kola breaks down glycogen in the liver, prolonging life (Emmanuel &
Gabriel, 2011)
Evil
Spirits: Delving into a little bit of spirituality, although those you do not
believe in spirits, may not agree, the tribes and ancient peoples believed that
the plant has abilities to repel evil men and spirits (Farombi et al., 2005).
Such believes are still held up by some, even today.
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