BITTER LEAF

Bitter leaf is a wonder plant, it shows the greatness of God in every way; it ability to flourish anywhere, coupled with it's bitter sweet taste. It is very popular in Africa; also in Nigeria. The Yorubas call it "Ewuro", known as "Onugbu" amongst the Igbos, and "Shikawa" to the Hausas. Aside the culinary purposes it serves, it is highly valuable in promoting good health and combating many ailments in the human body. It is highly medicinal, it is commonly referred to as wonder leaf because, everything about it is useful; it's stick, root, leaf and juice. Some of the health benefits of bitter leaf in the human body are as follows;

PREVENTS DIABETES: The presence of excess sugar in the blood stream results in diabetes, it's a health condition that has a way of taking toll on human total wellbeing.  Regular intake of bitter leaf will help moderate your sugar level thereby safeguarding your body from the risk of developing this condition. It also cures diabetes by reducing the excess sugar in the blood stream.
AIDS METABOLISM: The process in which waste products are eliminated from the human body is known as metabolism, the organ responsible for this function is the kidney. If the kidney is not in good state, metabolism will be difficult, the consumption of bitter leaf will help keep the kidney in good health thereby metabolism will be made easy.

PROMOTES SKIN HEALTH: The skin  is the outermost layer of the human body, if it is not in good health will affect the mental disposition of a person. This is because, smooth, shiny and healthy skin boosts your confidence level. Bitter leaf contains anti-inflammatory properties that cure skin diseases such as ring worm, eczema, rashes, blemishes, etc. Simply squeeze out the juice and apply on the affected part.
KEEPS THE LIVER IN GOOD HEALTH: The liver is a vital organ in the human body responsible for converting fats into energy by releasing bile acid. Bitter leaf contains liver tonic that enhances the secretion of bile acid. Thus it's consumption will help the liver to be in good health, which will lead to the wellbeing of the body.
COMBATS MALARIA: Bitter leaf is ideal for curing malaria, it anti-malaria, anti-parasite and anti-bacteria properties is the secret behind this potency.
TREATS GINGIVITIS: It contains anti-microbial properties which treat gingivitis and toothache.
NOURISHES THE BODY: Bitter leaf is a good source of vitamins that are required for vital functionality of the body. It comprises of vitamins A, B1, B2, C and E.
SOOTHES THE STOMACH: Unsettled stomach as a result of bacterial infestation is soothed with bitter leaf, it's anti-bacteria content enables this.


Take advantage of these benefits found in this wonderful plant today, you can derive the benefits anyway you desire it; blend it's leaves to make a smoothie,  juice it, chew it's stick or cook it as soup, you are sure on the track to healthy living.

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