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Monday, 6 July 2015

The Health Benefits of bitter leaf

Bitter leaf is one of the widely use cooking vegetables in Africa and it can grow in any part of the world. Very few people are aware that this vegetable is highly medicinal and can be used to cure diseases as well as help to keep our body in good health condition. The important thing this leaf does is to clean the blood, hence prevent sickness.

Bitter Leaf


Nigerians have enjoyed bitterleaf soup for years but many have never cared to know its benefit to health. Made popular by it's bitter taste, it is used for preparing the well-known Bitter leaf soup. Researches show that It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2.

which makes it extremely good for the body. The health benefits include:

1 Increased metabolism- This is particularly good for anyone who wants to lose weight.

2 Relieves fever and feverish conditions- Just drink the juice gotten from squeezing the leaves three times daily.

3 Reduces the blood-sugar level- Making it very good for diabetic patients.

4 Cures skin rashes, eczema, ring worms- Due to its antibiotic and antifungal properties, it can cure skin ailments.

5 Cures pile.

6 Detoxifies the body.
Bitterleaf Soup

7 Increases breast milk production in nursing mothers.

8 Cures mild stomach ailments.

9 Acts as a worm expeller.

Also read about the powerful healing power of the bitter leaf juice

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