17/11/2017
LONG POST ALERT
BITTER LEAF
More and more people today prefer "sweet medicine" to
bitter, but how good is sweet for the health? Some
medical experts belong to the school of thought that the
longest life span in this century happens to be found in
Asian countries like China because the people relish
less sweet substances. Here we will present you with
the unusual herb medicine that consists of bitter leaf.
We will introduce you to the benefits of the scent leaf
below.
Health benefits of bitter leaf
15 Amazing Benefits
• Bitter leaf is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
• Due to the presence of nutrients especially ß-carotene, it
controls the synthesis of female gender hormones. This
allows women to stay young and healthy for a longer
duration of time.
• The wood ash of Bitter leaf can be used to treat fungal
infections.
• It improves appetite.
• It is helpful in treating skin infections such as Ringworm.
• It increases the milk production in Lactating mothers.
• It cures a cough.
• It helps in treating itching and rashes.
Health Benefits of Bitter
• It detoxifies the whole body.
• It is helpful in treating Hepatitis B.
• It tones ups the liver and the kidney.
• It provides instant relief from fatigue.
• It cures intestinal parasitic infections.
• It can be used for the contraction of the uterus during
labour.
• It is a potent herb for STD.
• It cures a toothache.
• It is used in pharmaceutic medicines as anti-helminths,
laxative and as fertility inducers for barren women.
• It helps to build up the immune system.
• It is a useful herb for treating the problem of Memory Loss.
• It is helpful in curing Insomnia.
• Bitter Leaf is an excellent herbal treatment for combating
Cancer. It does not allow cancer to spread to the different
organs of the body.
• It is an effective cure for stomach ache and indigestion.
• It curbs the problem of Piles.
• Its leaf juice is effective for treatment of Malaria.
• A concoction prepared from its leaf is an excellent herbal
remedy for treating Skin Ailments like Eczema and Rashes.
- A scientific study that substantiate these claims said “A
clinical trial of the traditional medicine Vernonia Amygdalina
in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria”. It was carried out
in 2009 and published in the Journal of Alternative and
Complementary Medicine.
The study stated that leaves of Vernonia amygdalina were
widely used in Africa to treat malaria and could be so
because it was widely available, accessible and affordable in
many remote areas that did not have ready access to
modern medicines.
As bitter as it may taste, the health benefits of bitter leaf and
bitter leaf juice go far above its bitter taste. It speeds up
developing constipation and increasing the usage of the
stored fat. It can be of great use to those who desire weight
loss.
- Bitter leaf juice relieves fever and feverish conditions as it
has been stated earlier. It also helps to reduce high blood
sugar level because it speeds up the rate of metabolism and
glucose uptake by the cells of the body. This is good news
for diabetic patients.
- Bitter leaf juice works on skin rashes, eczema, ringworms
and any superficial skin ailments; this is possible because
bitter leaf has antibiotic and antifungal properties. It is also
said to soothe and cure pile by experts.
To sum up, we will remind you that before using any herb,
good for you, so confidently use it. Hope you now have more
knowledge about this magic bitterleaf juice. Best wishes in
improving your health!
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a vegetable used for
preparing the popular Bitter leaf soup. It is also known as
Onugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas&Yorubas in
Nigeria.
Health Benefits of Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)
Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years,
only a few people know of its medicinal and healing
properties.
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) as the name implies, is
actually a bitter plant whose leaves, extracts, stems and
barks are used for culinary,medicinal and curative purposes.
Vitamins in Bitter leaf includes;Vitamin A, Vitamin C ,Vitamin
E, Vit.B1 and Vit.B2.
My grandma was a big fan of the bitter leaf juice, and on one
of my visits she made me drink the juice to cure a fever. I
hated the bitter taste, at that time, but when I realized the
fever was gone, I humbly joined the Bitter leaf fan club ... ☺... those grey hair on her head ain't there for nothing, Right?.
Well, To get the best results from the bitter leaf plant, it's best
taken freshly squeezed from the leaves.
How to extract the Bitter leaf Juice
This can be done, the old school way of rubbing the clean
leaves in between your palms with the help of a little water
and squeezing out the juice from the leaves.
You can also use a juicer or blend the leaves with a little
water, in a blender and strain out the extract with a cheese
cloth, coffee strainer or a sieve with a tight mesh.
Bitter leaf juice on its own, is quite bitter and this taste might
be a turn off for a lot of people.
So to reduce the bitterness of the bitter leaf juice, simply
blend it with spinach or Ugwu (fluted pumpkin). If you still find
it extremely bitter, then add some sweet fruit juices to it, such
as pineapple , apples or oranges.
Dry bitter leaf is also potent, but has to be properly cleaned
before use.
Some of the health benefits of Bitter leaf (Vernonia
amygdalina);
* It speeds up metabolism and therefore is great for weight
loss.
* Bitter leaf juice relieves fever and feverish conditions.
* Health Benefits of
Bitter leaf
Health Benefits of Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)
* It also helps to reduce high sugar level in the blood, and
great for diabetic patients.
* Squeeze the fresh leaves on your palm and apply the juice
on skin rashes,eczema, ring worms and any superficial skin
ailments, you'll notice a change in few days. Don't apply to
open wounds.
* Bitter leaf is said to soothe and also cure pile .
* Taking a cup of bitter leaf juice a day, is a great way to
detoxify the body of harmful toxins.
* Bitter leaf juice nourishes the skin.
* Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) also cures mild stomach
ailments
* Bitter leaf juice is said to increase breast milk production in
nursing mothers.
* The washed roots and stalks of bitterleaf are boiled and the
infusion is taking as a worm expeller. A cup of bitter leaf
infusion taking first thing in the morning before meals
* Bitter leaf juice is used by local women in Guinea-Bissau to
contract the uterus after childbirth and therefore should not
be taking during pregnancy or if you're trying to
conceive,because high intake might cause miscarriage.
* A cup of bitter leaf juice a day, energizes you...o yes it
does.