for any other thing because people are unaware of its
miraculous health benefits.
And the sad part is that whenever it is used for cooking, almost
all the nutrients are washed off the leaves. Even the leftovers are
further lost to the cooking process: Thus leaving just a minute
portion of its richness for our consumption.
In the light of this, it is important to note that bitter leaves
should always be taken fresh in other to enjoy its miraculous
health benefits.
Of course, bitter leaf has a bitter taste and it is true that most
people can’t withstand it. But remember that the best of
medicines comes with a bitter taste; and bitter leaf is ranked
high among them.
From treating malaria, typhoid, diabetes, diarrhea, tuberculosis,
gallstones and kidney disease, to the prevention of cancer and
lowering of hypertension, the health benefits of bitter leaf goes
on and on and on.
Read on to see some of the health benefits of this miraculous
plant known as bitter leaf.
1. It relieves stomach ache
Almost everybody knows this because it is a well-known remedy
for stomachaches. All you need do is to chew the tender stem
of the plant like a chewing stick and swallow the bitterness and
the ache will stop within few minutes.
An alternative is to pound the fresh leaves in a mortar and press
out the juice. Add a pinch of salt to three tablespoons of the
undiluted juice and drink. You will experience relief in no time.
2. It fights prostate cancer
Research has shown that prostate cancer is common among
men who are over forty years old. And one of its known
symptoms is difficult and painful urination.
Bitter leaf, on the other hand, is very good for this ailment. It
increases the flow of urine and reduces the pain, as well as
regulates the spread of the cell.
To fight prostate cancer with bitter leaf, simply squeeze the fresh
leaves in water and take a glassful four times daily while you
constantly go for a checkup. You’ll urinate frequently, but don’t
worry about that because it is part of the cleansing process.
3. It fights pneumonia
Pneumonia is a lung inflammation disease caused by bacterial
or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may
become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs (double
pneumonia ) or only one ( single pneumonia
However, the miraculous plant is powerful enough to combat
this condition.
And tackle it, squeeze the fresh leaves of the plant in water and
take a glass-full thrice daily. Always remember to warm the
solution on fire each time before drinking.
Do not boil, just warm. And continue the medication for a
month.
4. Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition that promotes habitual sleeplessness.
And as funny as it may sound, there are a lot of people
experiencing this condition.
This group of people finds it impossible to sleep at night and no
matter how hard they try, their effort is always met with
wakefulness.
However, studies have shown that Bitter leaf extract has done
wonders for those suffering from sleeplessness. Simply take two
glasses of bitter leaf solution every night and you will experience
a calmness that comes with relaxation and sleep.
5. It enhances fertility
Studies have shown that bitter leaf boosts the chances of
pregnancy among women who are finding it difficult to conceive.
And this because the detoxification power of bitter leaf helps
prevent the pollution of the antibodies that fight diseases, initiate
tissue repair and regeneration.
This is known to boost the fertility of the ovaries, significantly;
as well as eliminating ovarian cyst and premature ovarian failure.
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