Bitter leaf is a common leaf in Africa used for cooking various dishes and delicacies but not everyone is aware of its many health benefits especially those gotten from the bitter leaf juice....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
According to “MayoClinic”, The most distinctive characteristic of this plant is its bitterness. Every part of this plant is bitter starting from the leaves to its roots. The bitterness of this plant is good for the body.
It has a lot of health benefits for people. The plant tastes bitterness before you can achieve sweetness. This plant is very useful in toning the vital organs of the body, especially the liver and the kidney.
Below are healthy reasons why you should eat bitter leaves regularly.
1. It reduces cancer risks.
The bitter leaf contains numerous anti-cancer properties like andrographolide compound which has been scientifically found to be effective in treating prostate cancers, gastric cancers, and colon.
Furthermore, studies have shown that bitter leaf extract can boost the immune system, inhibit tumor growth and prevent the development of cancer cells.
2. It relieves stomach ulcers.
Bitter leaf is famous for relieving stomach ulcers. It has strong antioxidants that are good for protecting the walls of the stomach. That is why bitter leaf can be used to treat stomach ulcers. According to research, the antioxidants in bitter leaves are responsible for positive gastric effects.
3. It enhances fertility.
Conceiving may sound easy, however, sometimes, it could be the most difficult and frustrating task. So incorporating bitter leaf juice into your diet or drinking bitter leaf juice can help a woman get pregnant easily.
According to “Healthline”, The chemical compounds present in bitter leaf extracts such as edotides, promote hormonal balance and boost your immune system to help fight against toxification.
4. It helps to clear fever.
Bitter leaves contain flavonoids that have powerful antioxidant effects in treating several health issues such as feverish conditions. Other elements like andrographolide lactones, glucosides, diterpene are also present in the leaves and work together to treat and trim down fever and its symptoms.
