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African bitter Kola, fresh from Nigeria, hurry,African bitter kola has been proven to be good for digestive health, it can arrest and kill stomach bugs,Other health benefits of Bitter Kola include1). Weight Loss, Bitter Kola has been shown to be good for weight loss, as it is good hunger suppressant due to its high caffeine2).Traditional medicine: Bitter kola is said to be anti-parasitic, anti-microbial and purgative in nature. It is used in the treatment of bronchitis, typhoid, tuberculosis, diarrhea, and bacterial infections(Atawodi et al., 2005).3).Anti-Poison:The bark and the seed when eaten together helps in detoxification of the human body during food poisoning. Saponin found in bitter kola is used as a liver tonic, assisting in the gall bladder functions because of its cleaning properties(Atawodi et al., 2005).4).Osteoarthritis: Bitter kola is known as an excellent disease modifier, which provides potential relief in osteoarthritis. Studies have shown that garcinia kola appears to have significant analgesic/anti-inflammatory effects on patients with knee osteoarthritis. As such, garcinia kola is considered a potential osteoarthritis disease activity modifier with a high prospect of a good outcome. It helps in the reduction of inflammation, pain and immovable joints. The root cause of arthritis and displeasing pain may be a joint injury, obesity, aging or it may be hereditary. Thus, the consumption of this miraculous plant can help cover all these problems and cure it from its roots(Farombi et al., 2005).5).Treatment of erectile dysfunction:Research has shown, that garcinia kola (bitter kola), increases blood flow to the lower extremities thereby increasing not only sexual stamina in men but also heart health (causes or increases sexual desire), and as such is used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction(Okwu & Ekeke, 2003).6). Cold and fever remedy:By possessing the ability to enlarge the alveolar sac and duct, Bitter kola provides relief for chest cold and goes on to prevent cold altogether(Okwu & Ekeke, 2003)7).Has Antibacterial Properties
Research has shown that bitter kola may contain chemical agents (benzophenones and flavanones) that are useful in fighting against bacteria. Some of the bacteria that bitter kola has proven effective against includeStaphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus faecalis, Escherichia coliandKlebsiella sp. [4, 5]Eating or taking extracts of bitter kola blended with honey (to softenthe bitterness) has been shown to help combat coughs, bacterial and viral infections
