Bitter Kola which is also known as Garcinia Kola, is a well known traditional fruit, which is enjoyed especially by the Aged in Africa.
This wonderful specie of a tropical flowering plant, is said to have originated from West and Central Africa.
In line with it’s popularity in Africa, Bitter Kola is usually known for it’s medicinal and healing properties.
Though not sweet to the taste bud, it is known to be highly nutritious to the body, as it contains vitamin A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, fibre; calcium, potassium, and iron.
Some of the benefits includes:
1. It contains Kolaviron, an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory photochemical which helps to fight malaria in the body system.
2. Bitter kola is known to also treat chest cold and help to maintain a very good respiratory track.
3. It is also a good source of fibre which helps easy digestion.
4. This amazing seedlike specie is known to strengthen healthy lung tissue which ensures that the respiratory system functions well.
5. It is known to cure throat infection as well diarrhoea also.
These and many more are the reasons why a lot of person prefer to go traditional with it,by incorporating it into traditional medicines and daily must haves as it is believed to add longevity to a man’s life.
It is advised that bitter Kola should be included into the day to day intake by an individual.
With this exposure, i trust the bitter taste won’t be a turn off anymore. If it does, switch over to the sweet part of it, which is the immense health benefits.
