When I saw the announcement indicating the results showing the last contest #invictus of @POB-WOTW wherein the latest topic was released, the word bitter could be applied in showing human experience in relationship and that would even spur me to write a good st,ory but there is something spectacular I will like to share. It's about human health.
Over the years, I have come to understand that human life and the diseases around the globe, sweet things cause more trouble for us. Hence, the bitter aspect of nature, through herbs for instance could turn our bitter but of immense value for us. Today, I will like to introduce you to that aspect of bitter nature that has helped and still helping the human race overcome the many troubles caused by the very sweet things we consume.
Let's Go
Bitter leaf is the one natural gift I find and would recommend for a healthy life. The plant is seen growing in sub-Saharan Africa. Various native groups adopt it accidentally as a vegetable for soup and another recipe. Bitter leaf, Vernomia Amygdalina (the botanical name for bitter leaf) serve multi-purpose functions during the earlier time before modern medicine started taking sway. Here, I will take you on a journey where you will discover the beauty of something regarded as bitter.
Bitter Leaf Stem
I remember that when I was younger, every Christmas is spent with my grandparents. One of the amazing things I found with them is the use of bitter leaf stem as Chewing Stick. First, I distant myself from that primitive method of mouth watch but finding their dentition cleaned and firm even at old age, I started using it. The stem of the bitter leaf plant could be used to strengthen our cavity.
Prostate Cancer
The presence of phytochemicals like flavonoids in the bitter leaf plants helps the male folk overcome the health hazards of prostate cancer which is on the rise in modern times. These minerals and vitamins can be extracted from the juice of the bitter leaf.
Stomach Aches
Most stomach aches are caused by the high intake of sugary substances (not all though). Gastric ulcers and other stomach-related ailments have found cures in the bitter leaf. To an extent, it is medically proven that some kind of stomach ulcers can be cured using the fluid from the bitter leaf plant. This is to ascertain the many medicinal benefits you can derive from the consumption of the bitter leaf plant.
Relieves Insomnia
By taking the liquid content gotten from the leaf, the human alimentary canal becomes calm and relaxed during sleep. Sleeping disorder just got therapy from bitter nature.
Metabolic Functions
There is enough Thiamine (lipids and amino acids) and Vitamin B1 present in the bitter leaf. This helps in the breaking down or oxidization of fatty acids in humans. In addition to that, it helps to fight free radicals in the human body system.
Diabetes & Hypertension
One of the highest killer sicknesses in modern times is hypertension and diabetes. The intake of salt and to an extent an emotional state of mind causes hypertension. Without doubt, a high intake of sugar content like beer, frequent carbohydrates and the like causes diabetes.
Bitter leaf has come to help reform human good health from the hazards of unhealthy food intakes and many other causal agents of diseases in man.
There are many more health benefits of the bitter leaf. And through the laboratory scientists efforts, more benefits are still been discovered over time. Apart from the ones mentioned above, the following underneath would serve too.
• The presence of Vitamin C strengthen the bones when bitter leaf is frequently eaten.
• Vitamin K prevents the bones from been weakened. And help the blood clothing process.
• It also enhances fertility in men by strengthening the sperm cells.
***This publication is submitted to #POB-WOTW Bitter S4W3 an initiative of @scholaris