Bitter Leaf The Self Sufficient Medicine

It is another beautiful day again and I am going to talk about an important topic that would increase your health status. Today I am going to be talking about bitter leaf also known as Vernonia amygdalina it also has a latin name Andrographis Paniculate Ness. Bitter leaf is from African origin and its mostly used in the preparation of different cuisine like the bitter leaf soup. Some of us in Africa especially Nigeria are familiar with the bitter leaf soup. In this write up we are going to be examining the benefit and other uses of bitter leaf.

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Firstly, it is worthy of note that bitter leaf has high content of protein, vitamins and minerals but I am specifically going to be talking about some of it major medicinal uses.

Bitter Leaf as a Cancer Cure

Bitter leaf has high anti-cancer properties and capabilities studies on bitter leaf has shown that bitter leaf has high suppressant abilities against trophoblastic tumors, lung tumors and hydatidiform mole which are the high drivers of cancer cases worldwide. All you need to do is to make a juice of bitter leaf you can add turmeric if readily available and mix with water. Take this at least three to four time daily and you will have enough flavonoid and minerals to control cancerous growth.

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Reduce Blood Sugar and Diabetes

Bitter leaf has been found to have properties to reduce blood sugar level a research from the American journal of biochemistry and biotechnology postulated that bitter leaf has the property to reduce the sugar level of the blood and so can manage diabetes and other blood sugar related disease. The procedure is simple just make grind a portion of bitter leaf and squeeze the juice take this at least twice daily and you are good to go.

Bitter leaf for Infertility and Conception

Bitter leaf has detoxification capabilities. it therefore can boost the fertility of an individual by complementing the detoxification capabilities of the liver and the kidney. This activity eliminates estrogen a very important hormone that help in preventing fertilization during copulation thereby increasing the chances of fertilization and conception and this effect also helps in balancing the hormones in the body. Bitter leaf is also known to repair and correct abnormal and irregular menstruation thereby increasing the chances of pregnancy.
Finally, there are a lot more medical benefits for bitter leaf that I may not elaborate on, but would just mention for knowledge purpose. These health uses include but not limited to;

• it can be used as a cure for migraine, flu and headaches
• bitter leaf can be used to treat gastrointestinal infections
• it can also be used to treat and manage high blood pressure
• it can also be used for the contraction of the uterus during labor
• Bitter leaf is an efficient drug when treating the problem associated with memory loss
• If you are having lactating problem as a mother no need to worry just take bitter leaf juice as a solution for that.
• fungal infections can be treated by applying the wood ash of bitter leaf

With its great medicinal properties bitter leaf has also been discovered to have some side effect

• Allergy to bitter leaf could lead to allergic reaction from use of the plant
• Though it can be used to reduce blood pressure it can lead to some unpleasant outcomes for people with heart issue,
  so it is advised that you consult your doctor before use.

Thank you all for stopping by to get some important health tips from my blog and hope to see you again soon.

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Ugorji Godwin.............................