Bitter kola, also known as bitter cola or Garcinia Kola, is a plant native to Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its therapeutic benefits. All components of the Bitter Kola plant are used in traditional African medicine, although only the seeds are typically consumed.

Bitter kola seeds are usually consumed raw, and they have a harsh, bitter flavour that gradually mellows into a faint sweetness as you chew. Early studies, prove bitter kola may be able to help with health problems.


According to Healthline and WebMD, below are 6 categories of people that should consume bitter kola frequently:

1. People with diabetes



Early research suggests that kolaviron, a substance present in bitter kola, may help type 2 diabetics avoid hypoglycemia. These first results are encouraging even though the initial study was conducted on rats and has not yet been replicated in humans.

2. People with lung problems

The lungs perform one of the body's most vital tasks which are breathing. Consuming bitter kola in moderation daily helps to stabilize any adverse effects by bolstering lung tissue and fibres.

3. People with malaria

Scientists claim that the bitter kola plant's chemical components have anti-malarial capabilities. Acute fever can also be treated with bitter kola's stem, bark, and seeds. Kolaviron, a naturally occurring antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytochemical with strong antimalarial effects, is present in it.

4. Pregnant women




A pregnant woman can benefit from the minerals and vitamins in bitter kola. For Africans, bitter kola is the ideal pregnancy vitamin. Bitter kola helps pregnant women feel better, strengthens them, improves uterus health, and normalizes blood flow.

5. People suffering from an infection

Infections of the throat and cough are said to be successfully treated with bitter kola. Additionally, bitter kola has been proven to have potent antibiotic properties and to be highly effective against microbes that cause disease.

Bitter kola contains substances like ethanol and aqueous extracts that have been scientifically shown to have antibiotic-like antibacterial and antifungal effects.

6. People with the weak immune system

Antioxidants are abundant in bitter kola. The body's immunity is boosted by the high concentration of antioxidants in bitter kola. The body can defend itself against any outside contamination when its immunity level is raised.

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