Bitter leaf which is popularly known as Onugbo in the Eastern part of Nigeria has great health benefits which some people do not know about because of its bitter taste.
Bitter leaf is mostly used to make local Igbo Onugbo soup which I guess made a lot of people not to know its health benefits of which I will be sharing in this article.
Here is some of its health benefit:
Helps with Weight Loss
Bitter leaf juice’s components make it an excellent therapy for burning off that extra fat you have been trying to get rid of. A daily dose of bitter leaf juice in your diet can help you get rid of bad cholesterol and lose weight.
Reduces Cancer Risks
Bitter leaf contains numerous anti-cancer properties, such as the andrographolide compound, which has been scientifically proven to be effective in treating prostate, gastric, and colon cancers. Furthermore, research has shown that bitter leaf extract can boost the immune system, inhibit tumour growth, and prevent cancer cell development.
Reduces High Blood Pressure
The bitterness in bitter leaf that makes it unappealing is also one of its most powerful and beneficial properties. Bitter leaf juice’s bitterness helps to lower blood sugar levels and control blood pressure. Doctors recommend bitter leaf to hypertensive and diabetic patients because the potassium it contains is a good remedy for hypertension because it prevents sodium from spiking up in the bloodstream by flushing out the salt accumulation.
Helps in the treatment of abdominal problems
Bitter leaf is useful in the treatment of stomach upset, diarrhea, dysentery, and other gastrointestinal tract diseases. A cup of bitter leaf juice twice daily can help relieve stomach problems.
Improves Fertility
When it comes to the reproductive system of women, bitter leaf is very impressive. Drinking bitter leaf juice can assist a woman in becoming pregnant because the chemical compounds found in bitter leaf extracts, such as edotides, promote hormonal balance and boost your immune system, which aids in the fight against toxification. Once your genital hormone balance is restored, your chances of reproducing increase.
