HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT BITTER LEAF?

in #health7 years ago

Bitterleaf also known as Veronia Amygdalina

In scientific parlance is an aborigine of Africa. It can be cooked, juiced or chewed raw.

Regular consumption of this vegetable helps to regulate blood cholesterol levels which is a risk factor for heart attack and stroke

Bitter leaf is rich in proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Due to the presence of nutrients especially Beta Carotene,

It controls the synthesis of female sex hormones. This allows women to stay younger and healthy for a longer duration of time.

Bitter leaf has been shown to significantly lower blood sugar levels It does not only reduce blood sugar, it also helps to repair the pancreas.

*The plant has been widely used and recognised for its efficacy in preventing malaria. Drinking the juice alone is an antidote for malaria.

Consumption of the plant is helpful in increasing milk production in breast feeding mothers. It increases appetite in anorexia(loss of appetite).

It is also useful in treating sleeplessness(insomnia) and boosting immune function. It can be utilised in the management of coughs, helminthiasis(worm infestations) constipation ,and as fertility inducers.

There are strong revelations that bitter leaf if incorporated in the diet can slow cancer growth.

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I use it as anti-bactaria
So sweet in the throat after some mins

Ewwwwww... Very bitter something😥😫

Lols! Which lady like bitter things? Na so so sweet una mouth be. Sugar dem mouth 😛

That thing is great jor

It can enhance sexual performance for men

The creator of this earth did a wonderful job, nothing is useless. Atimes I wonder how long He planned this earth project.
Thanks for sharing.