Bitter Kola |
Trade in Bitter Kola has traditionally been important to the villages where it grows abundantly and it has contributed to improving their lives.
Bitter Kola has been traditionally used in African culture for centuries as a highly effective medicine for a range of conditions. Different parts of the tree; fruit, bark, leaves and seeds are used medicinally in different African countries to effectively treat the following:
Cancer, gonorrhoea, female sterility, difficult childbirth, impotence, stomach pains, gastro-intestinal problems, dysentery, poisoning, malaria, cough and vomiting, bronchial asthma, arthritis, wound healing.
In recent times Bitter Kola is also being used to cure the ebola virus, flu, HIV and AIDS.
Only recently have scientific studies confirmed much of the known traditional health benefits of Bitter Kola, attesting to its antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties:
Arthritis:
Bitter Kola contains clinically significant analgesic and anti-inflammatory compounds to successfully treat arthritis. It was shown to reduce pain and swelling and increase joint movement in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis.
(Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research July 2008)
Impotence:
Daily use of Bitter Kola has been traditionally used to treat low libido, low sperm count and erectile dysfunction. Research shows that bitter kola increases testosterone levels in men and this may account for its use as an aphrodisiac and for improvements in sexual function.
(African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology)
Lung function and chest colds:
Due to its high antioxidant properties Bitter kola improves lung tissue and dilation of the lung alveoli. This reduces lung problems and relieves bronchial and throat problems, coughs and cold symptoms. In Nigeria the dried ground nuts is mixed with honey to make a cough mixture.
Bitter kola also stimulates mucus production in the vocal tubes to soften a dry throat, so relieving hoarseness.
(The Internet Journal of Pulmonary Medicine 2009)
Malaria:
Bitter Kola contains quinine and kolaviron which have been found to be a preventative and a treatment for malaria.
(Journal of Medicinal Plants Research 2010)
Glaucoma:
Glaucoma is characterised by an increased pressure in the eyes. An ophthalmic solution containing Garcinia kola extract significantly reduced eye pressure.
(Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology January 2010)
Bacterial and Viral Infections:
A study reported in Science Journal of Microbiology stated that Bitter Kola is a potent antibiotic useful in tropical medicine for the treatment of microbial infection. The seed and leaf of the plant was shown to inhibit the growth of pathogenic micro-organisms, such as staphylococcus, E.Coli and salmonella. As a result Bitter Kola is effective for tuberculosis, hepatitis, dysentery, typhoid fever, diarrhoea and fever, food poisoning etc. In other words much as it has been traditionally used.
Immunity:
Due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Bitter Kola is used to strengthen the immune system against infections and viruses. The Nigeria Natural Medicine Agency reports that Bitter Kola could be highly effective in treating HIV and AIDS.
Liver Health:
Bitter Kola has been shown to have antibacterial, detoxification and cleansing properties. As such it can be effective as a liver tonic to enhance the functions of the liver and gall bladder. Nigerian research shows that Bitter Kola and honey protects the liver from damage caused by drugs and toxic substances.
This information is intended for educational purposes. Please consider it carefully in conjunction with your health care provider.
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