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AFRIKA IS GOD'S

BITTER KOLA

Bitter Kola, also known as Garcinia Kola is a tree of many uses that is found mainly in West and Central
Afrika. The entire tree has been used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes for ages and it is known to
contain anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties, as well as carry preventative and curative benefits for a wide
range of ailments. It is believed to be rich in antioxidants and Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, as well as calci-
um, potassium, iron and fiber. The leaves, bark, twigs and fruit are very beneficial, with chewing sticks used
to promote dental hygiene and health, but the most popular part of the tree, are its seeds, which are eaten
raw.
The different parts of the plant are said to offer the following benefits:

• Dental health and hygiene
• Cure sexually transmitted diseases
• Helps to heal the skin
• Help ease gastro intestinal problems and stomach pains
• Helping to boost the immune system
• Regulation of blood sugar
• Treatment of fever
• Treatment of inflammation
• Treatment of glaucoma
• Relief from osteoarthritis
• Neutralizing snake poison
• Treating food poisoning
• Repelling snakes
• Treating respiratory inflammation and throat infections
• Boosting sperm production and libido in men
• Boosting fertility in women
• Treatment of malaria

As with everything else, pray before you consider its use and use it in moderation.
Sources: Soundhealthandlastingwealth.com, pulse.ng and tropical.theferns.info

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