However, Bitter Kola is considered as an effective agricultural
produce in the treatment of cough, diarrhea, tuberculosis and other
bacterial infections. “When food is suspected to be contaminated by
bacteria, chew bitter kola immediately after eating, it will prevent the
development of any infection or poisoning.
Bitter Kola was eaten mostly by the elderly people because
of their belief that it could prolong life.” Actually, 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.
“Bitter kola is anti-poison too, it has the ability to repel evil men
and spirits, it could sound superstitious but it works.
The naturalist even said that 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”. Indeed, it really works!
Uses of Garcinia Kola
It improves the function of the lung
Garcinia kola has been used for centuries to treat chest
colds in traditional medicine, but research has taken a look and found
out why it is effective. A study in the 2008 issue of The Internet
Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on mice, reports that Garcinia
kola improved respiratory function after 28 days of use of a Garcinia
extract. Written by David A. Ofusori, MSc, from Igbinedion University in
Nigeria, the study shows that Garcinia kola works by dilating the
alveolar ducts and sacs in the lungs by improving the strength of the
fibers in the lung tissue. Garcinia kola’s beneficial lung properties
are attributed to its high antioxidant content.
It Reduces Eye Pressure
An increase in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma, according
to a report from The New York Times Health Guide. Researchers at Lagos
University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria tested the effectiveness of eye
drops that contained 0.5 percent extract of Garcinia kola. The results
of their study, published in the January 2010 issue of Middle East
African Journal of Opthamology, showed that the opthamolic solution that
contained the Garcinia significantly reduced eye pressure when used
twice a day.
It Relieves Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis,
characterized by pain, inflammation and limited movement in the joints,
according to the National Institutes of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis
can include joint injury, obesity and ageing. Since many arthritis
sufferers prefer natural herbal medicines to other pain relievers and
medications, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested
the effects of Garcinia kola against arthritis symptoms. The results of
the study, written by Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in the
July 2008 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research,
conclude that Garcinia kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain
and increased joint movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis
symptoms. It is believed that Garcinia kola works well as a result of
its antioxidant properties.
The side effects reported from the Garcinia kola use in this
study were “weight loss”, “increase in sex drive” and “extended sleep”
which many considered helpful to meet their individual and marital
demands. If you take Garcinia kola and experience diarrhea, hives,
irregular heartbeat or other signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use
immediately and seek medical attention.
Medicinal Significance
Garcinia kola is used in many tropical countries to fight
infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to
posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
Cold Remedy
Garcinia kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is suggested, in particular, for coughs and sneezing.
Knee Osteoarthritis
Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients
suffering from knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published in
the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. It reduced pain and swelling and
improved movement.
Immunity
Garcinia kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant properties. It is used to prevent infections and viruses,
especially of the immune system.
Hop Substitute
Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing
lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.
Weight Loss
Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.
Another importance of bitter kola is that its repels snakes.
It can be used to chase snakes away. For snake prevention, spread it
around the building.
Bitter Kola health benefit for malaria
Considerable experimental studies found the chemical
constituents in bitter kola have anti-malaria properties. That aside,
traditional healers have for many years prescribed bitter kola for the
treatment of malaria infections.
Researchers who reported that bitter kola had anti-malaria
effect in the 2010 issue of Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, from a
survey of plants used by traditional healers in the Democratic Republic
of Congo, attributed this to its quinones content.
The importance of bitter kola cannot be over floored, it
therefore behoves on everyone to utilize effectively all the benefits
embedded in it.
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Thursday 7 April 2016
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Extra-Ordinary Health Benefits Of Bitter Kola
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