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Africa information on the amazing health benefits of Bitter Kola, a powerful nut scientifically known as garcinia kola, is published on InformAfrica.com to inform fellow Africans on the continent and in diaspora on the importance of eating bitter kola for its amazing health benefits.
THE MAGIC OF BITTER KOLA
Bitter Kola Health Benefit for Glaucoma (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.
Bitter Kola Health Benefit for HIV Bitter kola is a potent antibiotic which could be efficacious in the
treatment of HIV and AIDS. A researcher with the Nigeria Natural
Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA), Mrs. Chinyere Nwokeke told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
that bitter kola could be used in treating opportunistic infections
associated with HIV. “Bitter kola is highly recommended in the treatment
of HIV and AIDS because of its antibacterial, detoxification, and
cleansing properties”, she said.
Mrs Chinyere Nwokeke also said that 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.
Bitter Kola Health Benefit for Cold Bitter kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is suggested, in particular, for coughs and sneezing.
Bitter Kola Benefit for Male Fertility (Impotence)
Garcinia kola, also called bitter kola is sometimes believed to cure
impotence. Frequent taking of bitter kola boosts man performance in bed
with a woman.
Bitter Kola Benefit for Immune System
Bitter kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
properties. It can be used to prevent infections and viruses, especially
in relation to the immune system.
Bitter Kola Benefit for Food Poisoning
In many rural areas of Nigeria (and other parts of Africa), when food
is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria or someone accidentally
eats food poison, traditional healers often recommend the mastication of
bitter kola immediately after eating. This usually prevent the
development of any infection or poisoning. Herbalists even recommend 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”.
Bitter kola is not only anti-poison, it also has the
ability to repel evil spirits according to traditional beliefs. Though
it sound superstitious, many (including I) believe it works and have
spiritual benefits. In conclusion, bitter kola (garcinia kola) have for centuries been
used in African culture for both traditional and medicinal purposes.
Garcinia kola contains saponin, kolaviron (a natural biflavonoid),
dimeric flavonoid, and lipase inhibitor all of which is believed to have
many healing properties. Further more, it has shown to possess
anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties for treatment
of several ailments. In Nigeria (West Africa), bitter kola is known as Agbilu or Aki ilu
in Igbo land, Orogbo in Yoruba land, and Namijin goro in Hausa land. What
do you call bitter kola in your native language or country? And do you
know of any other health benefits of bitter kola (garcinia kola)?
Written by REX
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