Garcinia
kola is highly valued because of its medicinal use. The seeds are
chewed as an aphrodisiac or used to cure cough, dysentery, chest colds
in herbal medicine.
The plant has also found usefulness in the treatment of stomach ache and
gastritis. In fact, Professor Maurice Iwu, the chairman of INEC in a
study carried out at the University of Nigeria Nsukka reported the use
of the plant for the treatment of jaundice, high fever, and as
purgative.
Some researchers have also reported that the administration of Gk seed
extract caused an increase in testosterone production in Sprague-Dawley
rates which is thought to be due to its antioxidant properties. Also,
studies have confirmed the spermatogenic and tissue enhancing effect of
GK extract in male Wistar rats.
They showed that Gk extract exhibits a dilatory effect on the alveolar
ducts, alveolar sacs and alveoli thereby improves respiratory
activities, which may be due to its antioxidant properties in Swiss
albino mice.
Gk has been shown to inhibit smooth muscle activity. It relaxes the
smooth muscles of the uterus and the intestine. Although, Gk lacks
caffeine, its alkaloid and biflavonoids fractions are said to relax the
smooth muscles. Gk has a bronchodilatory effect.
The seeds are used in the treatment of bronchitis and throat infections.
They are also used to prevent and relieve colic, cure head or chest
colds and relieve cough. Also, the plant is used for the treatment of
liver disorders and as a chewing stick.
Historically, plants have provided a source of inspiration for novel
drug compounds, as plant derived medicines have made large contributions
to human health and well being. The seeds of Garcinia kola (Gk) forms a
major part of the herbal preparation used in traditional African
medicine practice for the treatment of various respiratory tract
diseases including asthma.
Asthma is a very common chronic disease involving the respiration
system. Episodic or chronic wheezing, cough, and feeling of tightness in
the chest as a result of bronchoconstriction characterize it. The
fundamental cause is still unknown despite intensive research. However,
three abnormalities are present: airway obstruction that is at least
partially reversible, airway inflammation, and airway hyper
responsiveness to a variety of stimuli. A link to allergy has long been
recognized, and plasma IgE levels are often elevated.
Public attention in the developed world has recently focused on asthma
because of its rapidly increasing prevalence, affecting up to one in
four urban children.
The disease is caused by a complex interaction of environmental and
genetic factors that researchers do not yet fully understand.
Environmental tobacco smoke, especially maternal cigarette smoking, is
associated with high risk of asthma prevalence and asthma morbidity,
wheeze, and respiratory infections.
Friday, 31 July 2015
bitterkola
It is a wonderful agricultural product with a wide range of applications in natural and orthodox medicine
Dr Bartholomew Brai, Nutritional Biochemist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, said that bitter kola was used in the preparation of herbal drugs either as nourishment, supplement or herbal remedy.
Brai said, “If a patient on medication chews bitter kola, it will make the drugs ineffective. Aside this, I do not think bitter kola has any other side effect.
“Bitter kola has lots of health benefits, like the treatment of cough, sneezing, cold, diarrhoeas, tuberculosis, bacterial infection and fever.
“It improves lungs function by expanding the alveolar ducts and sac in the lungs thereby improving and strengthening the fibres in the lung tissue.”
He said that there was no recorded side effect to the regular intake of bitter kola, adding that it was all round medicinal.
So, what are you waiting for? Look for the closest bitter kola seller and buy some for yourself, and even friends.
Health benefits of bitter kola
Garcinia Cola, popularly called bitter kola, has been identified as a
potent antibiotic which could be efficacious in the treatment of many
diseases. Bitter kola is found in the tropical rain region and given
different names in Nigeria. It is known as Orogbo in Yoruba land,
Namijin-goro among Hausa, Akinu in Ukwuani and Akiulu in Igbo language.
Researchers believe that the kola could be used in treating opportunistic infections associated with HIV. According to them, bitter kola is highly recommended in the treatment of HIV and AIDS because of its anti-bacterial, detoxification and cleansing properties.
For treatment of cough and diarrhea;
The chemical Saponin in bitter kola is responsible for its cleansing effect. Saponin is mainly used as tonic for the liver; it enhances the functions of the liver and gall bladder. It is also very effective in the treatment of cough, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
For bacterial infections;
When food is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria, chew bitter kola immediately after, it will forestall the development of any infection or poisoning.
For long life;
In the past, the kola was eaten mostly by the elderly because of their belief that it could prolong life. It was proven in modern researches. Researches in modern science have revealed that bitter kola contains chemical compounds that will help the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and has other medicinal uses which account for its longevity property in man.
For treatment of glaucoma;
Bitter kola nut water extract holds promise for the treatment of glaucoma. It is able to correct abnormal constriction of the pupil of the eye. It is a safe and effective substance in the control of open angle glaucoma, the commonest type of glaucoma that affects Africans and African Americans.
Most findings conclude that its consumption also showed the same effects on the intraocular pressure in the eye, after 45 minutes of its ingestion, in a dose dependent manner. Ingestion of bitter kola nuts produced a decrease in the pupil size and a drop in the intraocular pressure, thus improving vision and intraocular eye pressure.
As anti-poison;
Bitter kola has been found to be anti-poison. The seed and the bark of bitter kola should be eaten together in cases where food poisoning is suspected. It helps to detoxify the system.
It can also be used to repel snakes for those who live in areas that are prone to snakes.
Bitter kola could be used in the treatment of breast cancer as it has anti-cancerous effect.
For treatment of measles;
For children, when ground and mixed with honey, bitter kola could be used in the treatment of measles and mumps; it should be taken orally and also applied externally in the case of mumps.
The efficacy of the bitter kola in vomiting for both children and adults is high.
It can be used to clear coarse voice; it clears the voice by stimulating the production of mucus along the lining of the vocal tube which softens the dry throat.
The body craves for bitter foods from time to time. Nature advocates a balance in everything, when sweet foods are eaten in excess, the body tends to be more acidic, in order to balance this, it is recommended that bitter foods should be eaten occasionally.
The body is at its optimum health when it is slightly alkaline.
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N:B This is a health tips and not to be considered as medical advice; you can see your doctor any time you are in doubt of the information above which of course is in public domain.
Researchers believe that the kola could be used in treating opportunistic infections associated with HIV. According to them, bitter kola is highly recommended in the treatment of HIV and AIDS because of its anti-bacterial, detoxification and cleansing properties.
For treatment of cough and diarrhea;
The chemical Saponin in bitter kola is responsible for its cleansing effect. Saponin is mainly used as tonic for the liver; it enhances the functions of the liver and gall bladder. It is also very effective in the treatment of cough, diarrhoea, tuberculosis and other bacterial infections.
For bacterial infections;
When food is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria, chew bitter kola immediately after, it will forestall the development of any infection or poisoning.
For long life;
In the past, the kola was eaten mostly by the elderly because of their belief that it could prolong life. It was proven in modern researches. Researches in modern science have revealed that bitter kola contains chemical compounds that will help the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and has other medicinal uses which account for its longevity property in man.
For treatment of glaucoma;
Bitter kola nut water extract holds promise for the treatment of glaucoma. It is able to correct abnormal constriction of the pupil of the eye. It is a safe and effective substance in the control of open angle glaucoma, the commonest type of glaucoma that affects Africans and African Americans.
Most findings conclude that its consumption also showed the same effects on the intraocular pressure in the eye, after 45 minutes of its ingestion, in a dose dependent manner. Ingestion of bitter kola nuts produced a decrease in the pupil size and a drop in the intraocular pressure, thus improving vision and intraocular eye pressure.
As anti-poison;
Bitter kola has been found to be anti-poison. The seed and the bark of bitter kola should be eaten together in cases where food poisoning is suspected. It helps to detoxify the system.
It can also be used to repel snakes for those who live in areas that are prone to snakes.
Bitter kola could be used in the treatment of breast cancer as it has anti-cancerous effect.
For treatment of measles;
For children, when ground and mixed with honey, bitter kola could be used in the treatment of measles and mumps; it should be taken orally and also applied externally in the case of mumps.
The efficacy of the bitter kola in vomiting for both children and adults is high.
It can be used to clear coarse voice; it clears the voice by stimulating the production of mucus along the lining of the vocal tube which softens the dry throat.
The body craves for bitter foods from time to time. Nature advocates a balance in everything, when sweet foods are eaten in excess, the body tends to be more acidic, in order to balance this, it is recommended that bitter foods should be eaten occasionally.
The body is at its optimum health when it is slightly alkaline.
okugbeni okpako
08068808564
N:B This is a health tips and not to be considered as medical advice; you can see your doctor any time you are in doubt of the information above which of course is in public domain.
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A-Plus Capsule is dietary supplement made from natural plant . it is safe for human consumption . it is good for the elimination of toxic in the human body help to maintain the wellness state of the body.
IT IS GOOD FOR INFACTION SUCH AS
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Staphylococcus
Toilet Infection
Stomach Noise
Weak Organ
Low & Watery Sperm
Menstruatio Problem
Waist Pain
Mouth Odour
Body Scratches
Hotness of the body
Weakness of the body
Movement Round the body
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IT IS GOOD FOR INFACTION SUCH AS
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Staphylococcus
Toilet Infection
Stomach Noise
Weak Organ
Low & Watery Sperm
Menstruatio Problem
Waist Pain
Mouth Odour
Body Scratches
Hotness of the body
Weakness of the body
Movement Round the body
For Oder contact us @ bitterkola70@gmail.com
Mobile Number +2348068808564 u can add me in whtsapp