bitter kola

Bitter Kola also known as Garcinia kola is a tropical flowering plant found in western and central Africa and it produces brown, nut-like seeds. It has been used in African culture for centuries for both traditional and medicinal purposes. It contains dimeric flavonoid, lipase inhibitor which is believed to have many healing benefits.

 Cultural and Traditional Uses

Bitter Kola is a masticatory used in traditional hospitality, cultural and social Ceremonies such as naming ceremonies and weddings.  

 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 particularly very effective for coughs, nasal congestions and help coagulate phlegm. It is also effective in alleviating sore throat.

 Impotence

Garcinia kola, is sometimes believed to cure impotence. It increases blood flow to the genital area in men who have hardening of the arteries.

 Knee Osteoarthritis

Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. 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.

Weight Loss

Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.

Hop Substitute

Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.

Health benefits of bitter kola

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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 Yorubland, Namijin-goro among Hausa, Akuilu in Igboland.
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. 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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The Wonders of Bitter Kola

Bitter kola is another type of kola found in Igbo land of Nigeria. Its biological name is Garcinia kola. Like the kola nut it is produced from a big tree. Unlike the kola nut it is monocotyledon. Although it is eaten widely for different purposes it has nothing to do with the tradition of any known ethnic group. It is medicinal as well as has some aspect of spiritual healing factors attached to it. Although modern sciences could try to disapprove of the belief but the issue is that "It works" whether you belief or not. I am glad to proclaim that my friends from different geographical areas who had in the past argued the possibilities of what I claimed bitter kola could do are now addicts in bitter kola usage. One general remark is that bitter kola is an Anti-Biotic. It can be eaten at anytime and again no side effects under normal condition. It is one of those medicines that have no over dose.

To spiritualists and knowledge seekers if you want to know what bitter kola could do find out we offer subscription which gives you the opportunity to buy and have instruction on what it does and how to use it.

Medicinally any body can eat as many as bitter kola as he or she prefers to consume by pilling off the outer coating of bitter kola but be mindful that as the name sounds it is really bitter. However if you can have fun eating bitter kola

you have the chances of not contacting or suffer from common cough syndromes, sour or mouth odor, stomach upset and tooth ache. If you are interested in healthy lifestyle and wellness please go to  If you need specific instruction on how to derive the best benefit from Bitter Kola write .bitterkola70@gmail.com

You can identify Bitter kola as nut with brownish outer cover while the inner part is yellow in color. Bitter kola contains a juicy substance which is assumed to be the active ingredient. It does not require any preservative and survives under any atmospheric condition. However if it is kept in the refrigerator, it remains fresh while if it is left in the open space it dries. In dry condition it can be revived by soaking it in water for hours or days depending upon the intensity of its dryness.

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Lagos – Medical experts in Lagos say that regular intake of bitter kola (Garcinia) has little or no side effect on human health.

The experts in Lagos said  that bitter kola was a potent antibiotic, which could be effective in the treatment of many ailments and infections.

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.

Also speaking, Dr Emeka Amaechi, a general physician, said that bitter kola had chemical compounds that could help the breakdown of glycogen in the liver.

“Bitter kola has antioxidant properties used as tonic for the liver and the gall bladder, which helps detoxifies the body system.

“It clears the voice by stimulating the production of mucus along the lining of the vocal tube which softens the dry throat,” Amaechi said.

He also said that bitter kola was anti-poison.

According to him, when food is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria, chewing of bitter kola will prevent the development of any infection or poison.

“It also reduces eye pressure and relieves arthritis by reducing swelling, pain and increase joint movement,” the doctor said.

Amaechi, however, said that the likely side effect of eating bitter kola could be incurred by any patient on drugs or medication.

The on line publication, “The amazing powers of bitter kola” said, “One general remark is that bitter kola is an anti-biotic.

“It can be eaten 

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haleonic: A lot has been said about Garcia Bitter Kola but also much more is yet to be revealed about this wonderful gift to nature. This tropical plant has the ability repel snake within a distance of about 300 meters radius and when in contact has ability to a demobilize or out rightly kill a snake. Here it is found that one of the must powerful anti snake poison is found. It is also has the ability to correct the liver the heart ant the organs.



The seed of bitter kola is used to naturalized all kinds of poisons and when grounded in into powder and sprayed in environment all snakes will avoid the area for live much discoveries are being made concerning Bitter kola.

This tropical plant is known to many people as vegetables for cooking soup and other delicacies. But to every herbalist this plant is considered as one of the most powerful Natural remedy for some sicknesses termed incurable, for instance the extract from this herbs has the ability to rescind a degenerating pancreas and lower the sugar level within a few weeks of intake. This extract is also excellent for ulcer, malaria and many other elements.

HONEY AS MEDICINE; THE HEALER OF MANKIND

HONEY is one food that is not produce by Human but highly beneficial to man all through the ages. Honey is known to be the healer of the soul, spirit, and the body by harmonizing the system to bring completes healing process to the human being.

The Bible recommended honey as the food for wisdom. (See Proverbs 24:13 – 14). The Qur'an also recommended honey as food that give thought (pure thought) Qumran chapter 16:69-69.

From the above quotations one can see that honey is a wholesome food that heal both the body, spirit and the soul, since it is the complete harmony of this three that produce pure thought (wisdom applied). The curative properties of honey was documented in the world oldest medical literature the Sumerians and the Egyptian physicians used honey to treat internal wounds, external injuries, the eyes, the lungs, the skin, the stomach and intestines are also treated with honey. The Chinese, the Greek, the Romans, Indians have also recorded the uses of honey to a greater dimension.

Hypocrites the father modern medicines recommended honey for numerous diseases. So also the greater Muslims physicians bin Sinai in his book the cannon of medicine. Honey has been found to contain the most powerful natural antibacterial, antiseptic and ant inflammatory substances.

Honey is produced by the insect called bee’s that are so beneficial to man apart from honey. Honey is considered the most natural preservative. The beneficial of honey to man can never be over emphasized.

WONDERFUL COLA

Wonderful cola is not known to many people yet, but this medicinal fruit that look like kola nut is so wonderful in the treatment of so many ailments. The most wonderful power of this fruit lives in its ability to stimulate the glands to respond quickly to any ailing parts of the human body.

In so doing the part quickly get reinforcement to deal with situation effectively and healing s takes place. No wonder this fruit is used for the treatment of almost all human ailments.

The use of this herbal fruits depends especially on the knowledge of the user. it can also be used in combination with other herbs for maximum result.
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          Garcia kola (bitter kola, a name sometimes also used for G. afzelii) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae or Guttiferae family. It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Traditionally used to treat illness by African medicinemen, trials on the plant have shown promising signs it may benefit ebola victims by slowing down multiplication of the virus, giving the victim's body more time to develop a proper autoimmune response. The active compound responsible for its curative properties is a dimeric flavonoid, much like those found in orange and lemon rinds, and yields to modification, so even if this particular plant cannot cure ebola on its own, it provides the foundation from which scientists can discover a cure. Studies, if successful, could spill over to other types of antiviral treatment. Its medicinal uses include purgative, antiparasitic and antimicrobial properties. 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. The constituents include biflavonoids, xanthones and benzophenones. The antimicrobial properties of this plant are attributed to the benzophenone, flavanones. This plant has shown both anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties. In addition, the plant possesses antidiabetic, and antihepatotoxic activities.

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The Important Of Honey, Bitter Kola, Wonderful And Bitter Leave In Human Life.

A lot has been said about Garcinia Bitter Kola but also much more is yet to be revealed about this wonderful gift to nature. This tropical plant has the ability repel snake within a distance of about 300 meters radius and when in contact has ability to a demobilize or out rightly kill a snake. Here it is found that one of the must powerful anti snake poison is found. It is also has the ability to correct the liver the heart ant the organs. The seed of bitter kola is used to naturalized all kinds of poisons and when grounded in into powder and sprayed in environment all snakes will avoid the area for live much discoveries are being made concerning Bitter kola. This tropical plant is known to many people as vegetables for cooking soup and other delicacies. But to every herbalist this plant is considered as one of the most powerful Natural remedy for some sicknesses termed incurable, for instance the extract from this herbs has the ability to rescind a degenerating pancreas and lower the sugar level within a few weeks of intake. This extract is also excellent for ulcer, malaria and many other elements. HONEY AS MEDICINE; THE HEALER OF MANKIND HONEY is one food that is not produce by Human but highly beneficial to man all through the ages. Honey is known to be the healer of the soul, spirit, and the body by harmonizing the system to bring completes healing process to the human being. The Bible recommended honey as the food for wisdom. (See Proverbs 24:13 – 14). The Quadrant also recommended honey as food that give thought (pure thought) Quadrant chapter 16:69-69. From the above quotations one can see that honey is a wholesome food that heal both the body, spirit and the soul, since it is the complete harmony of this three that produce pure thought (wisdom applied). The curative properties of honey was documented in the world oldest medical literature the Sumerian and the Egyptian physicians used honey to treat internal wounds, external injuries, the eyes, the lungs, the skin, the stomach and intestines are also treated with honey. The Chinese, the Greek, the Romans, Indians have also recorded the uses of honey to a greater dimension. Hypocrites the father modern medicines recommended honey for numerous diseases. So also the greater Muslims physicians ibn Sina in his book the cannon of medicine. Honey has been found to contain the most powerful natural antibacterial, antiseptic and antinflammatory substances. Honey is produced by the insect called bee’s that are so beneficial to man apart from honey. Honey is considered the most natural preservative. The beneficial of honey to man can never be over emphasized. WONDERFUL COLA Wonderful cola is not known to many people yet, but this medicinal fruit that look like kola nut is so wonderful in the treatment of so many ailments. The most wonderful power of this fruit lives in its ability to stimulate the glands to respond quickly to any ailing parts of the human body. In so doing the part quickly get reinforcement to deal with situation effectively and healing s takes place. No wonder this fruit is used for the treatment of almost all human ailments. The use of this herbal fruits depends especially on the knowledge of the user. it can also be used in combination with other herbs for maximum result. 1 Like

haleonic: A lot has been said about Garcinia Bitter Kola but also much more is yet to be revealed about this wonderful gift to nature. This tropical plant has the ability repel snake within a distance of about 300 meters radius and when in contact has ability to a demobilize or out rightly kill a snake. Here it is found that one of the must powerful anti snake poison is found. It is also has the ability to correct the liver the heart ant the organs. The seed of bitter kola is used to naturalized all kinds of poisons and when grounded in into powder and sprayed in environment all snakes will avoid the area for live much discoveries are being made concerning Bitter kola. This tropical plant is known to many people as vegetables for cooking soup and other delicacies. But to every herbalist this plant is considered as one of the most powerful Natural remedy for some sicknesses termed incurable, for instance the extract from this herbs has the ability to rescind a degenerating pancreas and lower the sugar level within a few weeks of intake. This extract is also excellent for ulcer, malaria and many other elements. HONEY AS MEDICINE; THE HEALER OF MANKIND HONEY is one food that is not produce by Human but highly beneficial to man all through the ages. Honey is known to be the healer of the soul, spirit, and the body by harmonizing the system to bring completes healing process to the human being. The Bible recommended honey as the food for wisdom. (See Proverbs 24:13 – 14). The Quran also recommended honey as food that give thought (pure thought) Quran chapter 16:69-69. From the above quotations one can see that honey is a wholesome food that heal both the body, spirit and the soul, since it is the complete harmony of this three that produce pure thought (wisdom applied). The curative properties of honey was documented in the world oldest medical literature the Sumerians and the Egyptian physicians used honey to treat internal wounds, external injuries, the eyes, the lungs, the skin, the stomach and intestines are also treated with honey. The Chinese, the Greek, the Romans, Indians have also recorded the uses of honey to a greater dimension. Hypocrites the father modern medicines recommended honey for numerous diseases. So also the greater Muslims physicians ibn Sina in his book the cannon of medicine. Honey has been found to contain the most powerful natural antibacterial, antiseptic and antinflammatory substances. Honey is produced by the insect called bee’s that are so beneficial to man apart from honey. Honey is considered the most natural preservative. The beneficial of honey to man can never be over emphasized. WONDERFUL COLA Wonderful cola is not known to many people yet, but this medicinal fruit that look like kola nut is so wonderful in the treatment of so many ailments. The most wonderful power of this fruit lives in its ability to stimulate the glands to respond quickly to any ailing parts of the human body. In so doing the part quickly get reinforcement to deal with situation effectively and healing s takes place. No wonder this fruit is used for the treatment of almost all human ailments. The use of this herbal fruits depends especially on the knowledge of the user. it can also be used in combination with other herbs for maximum result.

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     Now What Is Wonderful kola,  And Its Uses In Curing The Diseases In The Body? 
  Wonderful kola,as it is commonly called, is known in the world as memory nut because it enhances the memory.It acts as cleaner of the blood, facilitates learning ability and strengthens the nervous system, and also effective in the treatment of menstrual problems.It's a brain food which promotes memory.It is also useful in the treatment of hypertension and also prevents premature aging, It has also been proved in Africa that Wonderful kola has the ability to stop migraine/headache when applied on the fore head for ten minutes.

  USES OF WONDERFUL KOLA

 

It is used for the treatment of so many diseases, like cough, chest pain, waist pain, irregular menstruation, internal pile, malaria, quick ejaculation, headache, hypertension, dysentery, premature aging, memory improvement, blood cleansing, chronic venous, insufficiency, mental function, minor burns, scars, scieroderma, skin ulcers, varicose veins, wound healing, rheumatism, blood disease, congestive heart failure, urinary tract infections, venereal disease, hepatitis and high blood pressure phlebitis, leg cramps and abnormal fingling of the extremites, improves circulation,strengthens veins and capillaries.

   It is also used as adrenal purifier, AIDS ,blood purifier, eczema, epilepsy, insanity, hypochondria, hair loss, intermittent fevers, immune system boost(cleansing and nourishing)psoriasis, skin conditioner, bowel disorder tetnus, convulsions, elephantiasis.

  Wonderful kola also strengthens the adrenal glands and cleanse the blood to treat skin impurities.It is said to combat stress and depression, increase libido and improve reflexes.
   Gotu kola is a wonderful kola herb with incredible healing powers and it is a rich source of vitamin k.

   Gotu kola contains triter periods which strenghtens the skin and increase the concentration of antioxidants in wounds, and restore inflamed tissues by increasing blood supply.
  Hence, Gofu kola has been used externally for burns, psoriasis, prevention of scar formation following surgery, recovery from an episiotomies following vaginal delivery of a new born, and treatment of external fistulas.

 I f you desire total and complete healing without stress on over 24 diseases like'
Cough
Asthma cough
Pile
Purgative and cholera
Typhoid fever
Fibroid
Diabetes
Headache
High blood pressure & low blood pressure
Eye problem conjuctives
Eye problem
Catarrh
Female menstrual pains & irregular menstruation
Whitlow
Impotence
Worms
Family planning
Toothache
Gonorrhea and STD
Rheumatism

Weakness and poor erections of penis 
Several skin infections

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Health Benefits of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)
Unlimited sexual performance
Bitter kola is the number one

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