The incredible health benefits of bitter kola

Garcina kola, commonly known as Bitter kola, is a flowering plant found mostly in the tropical forest region of Central and West Africa. In traditional medicine, every part such as seeds, stem, and leaves have medicinal value.

Bitter kola does not only increase sex drive, it also inhances the sexual performance of men who consume it.

It is said that the best of medicines come with a bitter taste: Undeniably, bitter kola is one of them.

Bitter kola is used for treatment of a variety of  ailments. The fruits,seeds, nuts, and bark of the plant have been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat diseases such as coughs ,fever etc...

The bitter plant, which is said to contain a high source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, fiber, calcium, potassium, and iron, also has other antioxidants.

Research carried out by accredited institutions to find out the possible healing attributes of the bitter plant,revealed the following health benefits of bitter kola:

1. It improves sexual potency

Studies have shown that bitter kola is very helpful in improving sexual performance, especially among men.

Bitter Kola does not only increase sex drive, it also inhances the sexual performance of men who consume it.

2.For osteoarthritis treatment

Osteoarthritis is the degeneration of joint cartilage and the underlying bone which causes pain and stiffness, especially in the hip, knee, and thumb joints. It is a common form of arthritis.

And according to the National Institutes of Health, the causes of Osteoarthritis can include joint injury, obesity, and aging.

However, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the effects of bitter kola against arthritis symptoms and concluded that bitter kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain.

It also increased joint movement in patients who had osteoarthritis symptoms.

3. It combats STDs

Since the emergence of sexually transmitted diseases, noble scientists have been battling night and day to bring lasting solution to the plague.

Although their battle may seem somewhat difficult as a result of the complexity of the diseases, results have shown that seed and leaf of bitter kola have antibacterial effect on clinically isolated Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Salmonella typhi and Streptococcus pyrogens.

4. It improves the function of the lungs

The fibers and lung tissues are not only strengthened when bitter kola is consumed regularly in a specified amount, it also can mitigate any other counter effect.

In addition, it helps in the maintenance of good respiratory track as well as in treating chest cold.

Still wondering why some smokers move around with bitter kola?

5.It improves immunity system

Bitter kola has a high amount of antioxidant. This high amount of antioxidants does not only help fight bacteria and other illnesses, it also helps the body to increase its immunity levels.

And when the immunity level of the body is high, it becomes strong enough to fight against any foreign contaminant.

6. It is anti-malaria agent

Studies have shown that chemical constituents in bitter kola have anti-malarial properties. This is why traditional healers have for many years ,used bitter kola for the treatment of malaria infections.

In addition, the stem, bark, and seeds of bitter kola are used to treat acute fever, inflammation of the respiratory tract and throat infections.

7.It fights glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition of increased pressure within the eyeball, causing a gradual loss of sight.

Glaucoma can lead to permanent blindness if left untreated.

And bitter kola has been found to be an amazing remedy for the eye.

 According to a Lagos University Teaching Hospital journal, when bitter kola is eaten, at least twice a day, it can successfully reduce the eye pressure.