Hi mrs nky, i appreciate ur effort 2impart us about bitterleaf,i can view it as dark horse and all its function' s remarkable if u ask me,i also wna ask if it can boost energy in sports coz i'm tired of energy drinks and also can it reduce ageing.keep up wit da goodwork,GOD BLESS U. Hi dear, for an energy drink I take my green juice. Drinking squeezed bitter leave juice and eating cooked bitter leave soup, which one has better effect on diabetic blood sugar level, Drinking squeezed bitter leave juice and eating better leave cooked soup, which one has more effect on your blood sugar level. thank you alot. * Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) also cures mild stomach ailments. Thanks Remi. Ota enu, ore ara) meaning. Hi dearie, if you are trying to conceive at the moment, pls stay away from bitter leaf juice. Good job. I don't know about miscarriage or induced labour,but, when I was pregnant I craved and ate bitterleaf soup a lot. Click Here for a delicious bitter leaf soup Recipe, Plantain Pancakes : How to Make Plantain Pancake (…, Nigerian Spring Rolls – How to Make Nigerian …, Nigerian Pancake Recipe: How to Make Nigerian …, https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2013/06/healthy-green-juice-recipe.html, https://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2013/06/okra-health-benefits-of-okra-okro.html. Mine was laced with equal amount of mint juice (scent leaves or nchanwu as the igloo call it) and my sugar levels dropped to 11.4 and right now I feel better. I washed and washed so does that mean there is no more potency in it. But remember that you'll also have to reduce the portion of food you eat, so that you can get faster results. Hello nky Nice blogcan bitter leave cure dizziness and when the eyes is being weak. Bitter leaf supplements can help maintain a healthy life style. Just took mine yesterday. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. When a person with Sickle cell disorders takes it as they notice jaundice, the eyes soon gets cleared. Yes bitter leaf is good for weight loss.can it help wit sperm motility, how long can d bitterleaf water last for before it expires if i bottle it and put it in the fridge. So, sit back read and enjoy it. A traditional healer can prescribe a prepared decoction dose for patients based on the type and extent of the sickness. by swimming or massage) to release this discomfort. And again if they can be boiled instead of squeezing? It doesnt affect the baby in any way, I took it while nursing too. I will try it and confirm it's benefits, Please do dear ,,, you'll be glad you did , where can we get the fresh bitter leaf to buy. Bitter lead juice is not food, it's only used for detox. Thanks, Pls I also need a quick response to thisa, How long can one take bitter leaf juice to cure high blood sugar, Pls I want to know how to really use bitter leaf to bring my blood pressure to normal . This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Thanks for your reply, Nky. I would like to kno if excess intake of bitter leaf juice may caise harm to any organ in the body and also can de juice be taken cold? i take the juice at least first thing in the morning,for low cholestrol and reduce high blood sugar too,i mix mine with scent leave after squeezin out the juice i use the leaves for egusi. * Bitter leaf juice is said to increase breast milk production in nursing mothers. Bitter-leaf is one of the widely used cooking vegetable in Africa. You can avoid the soup if you want dear, but honestly the leaves used for bitter leaf soup has been thoroughly scrubbed and has no potency and is save, as long as you don't eat it everyday. “Current perspectives on the medicinal potential of Vernonia amygdalina Del”. Nice work! Hi Alero, bitter leaf is a potent plant and has lots of great benefit but due to its bitter taste , most people don't take advantage of this wonderful gift of God. Bitter leaf and some other bitter substances come with the typical form of andrographolide. Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years, only a few people know of its medicinal and healing properties. Bitter leaf has also been used for gynaecological purposes by traditional birth attendants (TBAs). Too much of anything, whether good or bad, can be harmful to the body. The Vernonia amygdalina plant is a shrub that grows to a height of 1-3m, with petiole leafs of about 6mm in diameter and about 20cm in length, elliptical in shape. Now I remember – During my early days my grandma used to give me a glass full of margosa juice – bitter ! It speeds up metabolism, in that way your can lose some fat too. Hope did is not bad for my prefbancy. Can a person who still want to conceive take bitter leaf water. I have been trying to conceive for sometime now, and i like to detoxify my body during my menstrual period, can i take bitter leaf juice or home made juice during my menses in order to cleanse my system? Cn I drink bitter leaf juice or will it harm my baby if I do? J Med Plant Res 5 (7): 1051–1061… I took a glass of bitter leaf juice for just 3 days (morning and night). This article is for educational purposes only, Always seek medical advise before you try anything new *. Is it true that bitter leaf juice cures sexually transmitted diseases? Yes dear, you can. The aqueous extract of a tropical plant, bitter-leaf was used as the hop .Two type of drink were produced, one with hops and another without hops. please if i want to chew the leaf like how many can i chew, this morning i tried chewing the soft stem and five pieces of the leafs, it was bitter tho but it yield instant result, please let me know how many i can chew! Pls I want to know if I can mix bitter leave and scent leave juice. The cuttings are planted upright or slanted at an angle, to obtain more side shoots. Bitter leaf juice true is the best for body cleansing,because it works for me anytime i notice malaria. Continue with it , but don't take it with milk, I can't vouch for the result you'll get if you mix it with milk. Pls can a 3 year old take bitter leave juice? Bitter leave is good for so many things, one can use to cure fever or pile , therefore is very useful . Here I share easy, tasty and mouth-watering recipes-. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The man in us should google owa afrikaan market to get the fresh bitter leaves. How to extract the Bitter leaf Juice I hear bitter leaves aids in Labour and hence can be taken in the 9th month of pregnancy. Pls shed more light on this issue wikk aprec8. Cheers to your health and save delivery . If you still find it extremely bitter, then add some sweet fruit juices to it, such as pineapple , apples or oranges. They prepare a leaf decoction which causes the expulsion of the placenta after birth, aid post-partum uterine contraction, induce lactation, and control post-partum haemorrhage. Besides the andrographolide, bitter leaf also has panni colin which is also an important substance. Traditional African vegetables in Kenya: production, marketing and utilization. Bitter leaves are used by herbalists to cure several illnesses, but I'll recommend you Always seek medical advise before you try anything new, Great article, best way to reduce the bitter taste is by adding lemon juice……..but is it really bitter?Love it and been enjoying amazing health benefit….Great site you have, just found it writing and reading an article on bitter leaf from naturalnews.com. I guess the best medicines come with a bitter taste because health is a willful choice. Some small- and medium-scale industries use bitter leaf in their herbal soap formulations – and for brewing beer which is drunk to restore stamina. If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. How much water? Should I continue and can I take it with milk. Pls, am 7mths pregnant n my sugar level is high. Does it like full sun? Its flowers are small, white, and clustered with small fruits that are slightly hairy, with small nuts inside. The leaf decoction is recommended by traditional healers and TBAs to be taken regularly by breastfeeding mothers, to increase milk quality and production. When still warm, add 100 cc mahogany cotton flower honey. I breastfed for 2years and took bitter leaf , my baby didn't complain . Does bitter leave juice if taken during menstrual period has an adverse effect? So to reduce the bitterness of the  bitter leaf juice, simply blend it with spinach or Ugwu (fluted pumpkin). Since I can't get hold of the fresh leaves, I hope you have a good advise for me, to come as close to the heatlh benefits, as possible.Thank you SO MUCH, for all your time and devotion! Please can a nursing mother take it? I'm sure he has done that already and wanted a trusted vendor or seller . I took this drink for 3 days and it worked as a detox and cleansing drink… it's time the whole world start noticing indigenous African vegetables as great healing herbs.. thanks for this ma. Ecology of the plant. It works well. 1. She told me to stick it in the ground and it will grow. Lol.. yes I know the taste isn't so appealing, but you can add some fruit juices or even blend it with spinach or ugwu , it is true. What about boiling it?! V. amygdalina is commonly called Congo Bololo in D. R. Congo, bitter leaf in English because of its bitter taste. See All. And it needs water, especially at early stage. $29.99 $ 29. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. Page - 1 since ur post indicates that bitter leaf juice should not be taken during pregnancy. African leaves proved that it contains various antioxidant compounds that contribute to warding off free radicals. i didn't have fever for the whole 2013 while i was taking bitter leaf juice to lower my blood sugar. I'm happy for you, God has blessed us with natural healing plants , and the best we can do is to take advantage of it. I won't advice the use of bitter leaf juice as an alternative, it's better to seek medical advice, your doctor will tell you of other reliable alternatives that work better than pills. What is the dosage? Bitter leaf cures my hypertension. Medicinal Plants of East Africa 3rd ed. those grey hair on her head ain’t there for nothing, Right?. What are some vitamins that bitter leaf has? You are so right, Linda, thanks for your input . Now wat do I do. Please can you prescribe dosage? I think Your doctor prescribed bitter leaf juice to help your cervix dilate naturally and quickly, since the baby has reached its term.If you are not comfortable with the idea, you can talk to you doctor, he would offer you other alternatives.Wishing you a quick and safe delivery . How many times can I take it in a day for weight. please reply bcos i will find it difficult to take it in its raw state. Yes dear, it can be used to de-worm. where can I get bitter leaf plants or seeds in North Carolina. I guess mayb d bitterleaf Brought d malaria out. Its botanical name is Vernonia amygdalina. First of all, boil 10 grams of dried bitter leaf, 25 grmas dried turmeric tuber (2.5 thumbs), and 200 cc of water. No dearie, don't take any drug without your doctor's recommendation. Loss? I have always been a fan of bitter leaf, our people don't know it's benefits, thanks Niky Lily for the enlightenment, can it also help the liver and kidney? 1. It worked just fine for me. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Nky i chew 5leavesof bitter leaf everyday. Can I take a little drog of bitter leaf though am 5 month pregnant. .and the feverish feeling I've been having for two days now has dissappeared….I'm grateful for this info. i'm jamaican. Thanks for your confirmation and feedback :)Bitter leaf is surely a potent plant. Products include egusi, ogbono, bitter leaf, bitter kola, kola nuts, shea nuts, dry fish, garri and crayfish. Hi Nky, am really impressed abt ur response to commentaries. In some communities, the stems of the bitter leaf are used as chew-sticks for oral hygiene, and for the management of some dental problems. Don’t apply to open wounds. By the way, when you first consume bitter leaf and you feel aches in certain parts of your body, don't worry, bitter leaf is trying to unclogged that area of your body from cholesterol etc. * Bitter leaf is said to soothe and also cure pile . strain it immediately. I carried my pregnancy till 42 weeks I had to let the doctor's medically induce labour. Thanks for your sincere advice, and keep on with the good work pls . It is a widely consumed vegetable in West Africa and is added to soups, stews and one pot meals for flavor, texture and nutritional benefits. Greeting from Indonesia, my name is Daniel. The story behind this soup goes like this..... So my younger sister, the baby of the house called that she's coming home this weekend. Or will it affect the baby negatively in anyway? I'm glad you tried and liked it dear, thanks for the feedback , Does Bitter leave helps to burn fat and is it ideal to keep d juice in d frezer. how long can bitter leaf water last before expires? To juice I mix with scent leave (frukana in Ijaw language).Pls, too much of anything is bad. Chemical analyses were carried out on both drinks, which gave a significant (p≤0.05) difference. Thanks dear, I appreciate your lovely comment. These ingredients stimulate healthy digestion while supporting digestive tract cleansing. Great job Nky!I observed you responded to virtually all the comments/questions raised; this says a lot about your personality and commitment to your audience.Kindly keep up the good work.Also, bitter leave is an amazing God-given plant for our benefit. It can help with a lot of illnesses but it's best to check with your doctor first especially if you're already taking orthodox medicine. I don't know if it cures oral fungus, sorry I can't be of help. Thanks. Bitter leaf juice cleanses the system,but it's best to quit smoking to keep your heart healthy . For instance, traditional healers across the African continent use the plant for medical conditions including fever, malaria, stomach ache, skin infections like ringworm, acne, diabetes, cancer, insomnia, hepatitis, toothache, jaundice, diarrhea, bilharzias, pneumonia, tuberculosis, stroke, arthritis, wounds, fatigue, and cough. * The washed roots and stalks of bitterleaf  are boiled and the infusion is taking as a worm expeller. keep up the gud job. Latin America: 2021, elections in the shadow of COVID-19, Asia: 2021, Uncertainties and Ambiguities, World Council of Church: Christmas message 2020. Bitter Kola does not only increase sex drive, it also improves the sexual performance of men who consume it. You can get it at nurseries(for plants), just ask them for Vernonia amygdalina. I just Like to read, understand, confirm and actualise things like this, please keep it up. Most drugs are bitter. Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) as the name implies, is actually a bitter plant whose leaves, extracts, stems and barks are used for culinary,medicinal and curative purposes. *Kokwaro, John (2009). I always drink mine fresh every day, but it should keep well for 24 hours. Some of the health benefits of  Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina); * It speeds up metabolism and therefore is great for weight loss. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. I wouldn't recommend bitter leaf juice for children. The plant parts are prepared in different ways to treat different ailments. Nky, am real glad for all d health benefits of all these natural leafs and vegetables I saw. I do want to know. I don't know about that dear, but I have read that most herbalists make healing concoction from the roots and stem, but I`ll recommend a visit to a health practitioner before trying any STD concoction. 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