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Alby News Ghana Blog of Wednesday, 12 April 2023

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Diseases That Regular Bitter Kola Chewing Can Treat

According to Healthline, the Guttiferae family includes the plant species known as bitter kola, which is primarily found in tropical Africa. Other names for it include Garcinia kola and Garcinia cambogia. The warm, humid forests of West and Central Africa, as well as a few spots in South America, Asia, and the Mediterranean, are home to this evergreen tree. It has a fruit that is a seed capsule with reddish-brown seeds inside, and it can grow to be 20 feet tall. The acrid-tasting seeds are used in a variety of medications.

Chewing bitter kola provides a multitude of medicinal benefits due to its all-natural components. The compounds in the seeds, including as hydroquinone and tannins, have antibacterial and antiseptic properties that can aid in the treatment of bacterial and fungal illnesses as well as skin problems. Additionally, it contains a lot of caffeine, which has been proved to stimulate the central nervous system, enhance energy, and increase mental alertness. Additionally, caffeine has a diuretic impact that helps the body flush out toxins so it can function better.

Bitter kola can be consumed on a regular basis to treat various illnesses.

inflammatory 1.

Bitter kola's potent anti-inflammatory properties may help reduce inflammation caused by a variety of diseases, including arthritis and intestinal problems. The tannins in the seeds may be able to reduce gastric acidity and protect the lining of the stomach.

2. respiratory conditions

It is believed that eating bitter kola can treat and relieve the symptoms of respiratory diseases like asthma, bronchitis, and coughing. The seed's potent antiseptic and antibacterial properties help to reduce inflammation and irritation of the respiratory system, which can ease associated symptoms.

Diabetes 3.

Chewing bitter kola can lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. The seed's constituents may help to reduce insulin resistance, which could help with blood sugar regulation.