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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by odaniel1(m): 10:26pm On Oct 03, 2015
The Bitter Leaf is one of Africa's richest vegetables in terms of Nutritional content and health benefits. I overcame high-blood sugar level and haemorrhoid (pile) just drinking from its juice after I was due for surgery. Amazingly it worked and adversely affected my sex life too as I lasted longer and had better erections. The guys should try some. (Bitter @ 1st but u get used to it overtime**wink**)

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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by WETINUSABI: 10:37pm On Oct 03, 2015
mhizzcutie:
It's sure good for the body..... I normally pluck some of its leaf,, wash and chew it like that. And guess what,,,, I enjoy doing it especially when I travel to the village.. . cool

Hahaha...Ibile leleyi o grin
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Donfill(m): 11:00pm On Oct 03, 2015
bither leaf is very essential for health please adhere to the usefulness of it and forget about the bitterness; that is the medicinal aspects of it.In my family I remenber we don't cook any other soup except bitter leaf soup.even my father you can prepare anything eatable without adding bitter leaf in it

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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by lebete3000: 11:55pm On Oct 03, 2015
mhizzcutie:
It's sure good for the body..... I normally pluck some of its leaf,, wash and chew it like that. And guess what,,,, I enjoy doing it especially when I travel to the village.. . cool

which village are you from?
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Rexyl(m): 6:05am On Oct 04, 2015
nice one. bitter leaf is loaded with many benefits for good health

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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by femo86(m): 7:28am On Oct 04, 2015
Ehn ehn....and this stuff full our compound wey people go come dey pluck am anyhow

Good one Op...Learnt alot

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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Nobody: 8:33am On Oct 04, 2015
Quite detailed. Thanks.

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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Skyfornia(m): 9:03am On Oct 04, 2015
Wow! Thats cool....but I have to see your picture to confirm your story. Lol
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Nobody: 3:30pm On Oct 04, 2015
Luckygurl:


shocked shocked
I might try it out but that lingering bitter taste is just a huge turn off
The taste doesn't linger once you swallow it unlike aloe Vera.
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Nobody: 3:35pm On Oct 04, 2015
ogaprime:
I don't know what's bitter in bitter leave ooo


Me that I mix..
Bitter leaves
Aloe vera
Moringa
Lemon
Garlic
Ginger

All at once to drink nkor...


Na when una no go get big mighty huge large dripping belle when na to eat nwokobi and 7bottles of beer drink, most especially women,big belle without pregnancy....smh
You dry try o. Me na only bitter leaf, scent leaf, ginger and lime (in small quantity when I can't readily lay my hands on lemon)
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by ogaprime(m): 4:24pm On Oct 04, 2015
Vannywealth:
You dry try o. Me na only bitter leaf, scent leaf, ginger and lime (in small quantity when I can't readily lay my hands on lemon)

Yeah. E no easy. And its good to take fruits few hours after taking the mixture
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by lexy2920(m): 5:10pm On Oct 04, 2015
After eating bitter leaf and drink water, ur mouth will taste sweet, but walnut and water taste bitter
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by SpeedyConnect(m): 5:41pm On Oct 04, 2015
odaniel1:
The Bitter Leaf is one of Africa's richest vegetables in terms of Nutritional content and health benefits. I overcame high-blood sugar level and haemorrhoid (pile) just drinking from its juice after I was due for surgery. Amazingly it worked and adversely affected my sex life too as I lasted longer and had better erections. The guys should try some. (Bitter @ 1st but u get used to it overtime**wink**)

Did you say ''adversely? Abi positively.
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by ngona(f): 7:26pm On Oct 04, 2015
I love bittter leave soup!!!!!
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Prettiepearlz(f): 10:06pm On Oct 06, 2015
Rushtec:
That was my project in skull..... Too much, if start d listing u fear. No side effect
My brother,I'm also working on it for my project. What department did you graduate from and which school?
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Adiahaakwaibom1(f): 5:34pm On Dec 09, 2016
TrishaP:
I have been a regular user of this wonderful leaf and I've seen all the improvements in my body. So I had to share this with you.

Health Benefits of Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

 Bitter leaf plant

Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a vegetable used for preparing the popular Bitter leaf soupOnugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas&Yorubas in Nigeria.

Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years, only a few people know of its medicinal and healing properties.

 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.  
 Vitamins in Bitter leaf includes;Vitamin A, Vitamin C ,Vitamin E, Vit.B1 and Vit.B2.
 
My grandma was a big fan of the bitter leaf juice, and on one of my visits she made me drink the juice to cure a fever. I hated the bitter taste, at that time, but when I realized the fever was gone, I humbly joined the Bitter leaf fan club ... ☺.... those grey hair on her head ain't there for nothing, Right?.


Bitter leaf and Spinach JuiceWell, To get the best results from the bitter leaf plant, it's best taken freshly squeezed from the leaves. 


 How to extract the Bitter leaf Juice

This can be done, the old school way of rubbing the clean leaves in between your palms with the help of a little water and squeezing out the juice from the leaves.

You can also use a juicer or blend the leaves with a little water, in a blender and strain out the extract with a cheese cloth, coffee strainer or a sieve with a tight mesh.

Bitter leaf juice on its own, is quite bitter and this taste might be a turn off for a lot of people.
 So to reduce the bitterness of the  bitter leaf juice, simply blend it with spinach or Ugwu (fluted pumpkin). If you still find it extremely bitter, then add some sweet fruit juices to it, such as pineapple , apples or oranges.

Dry bitter leaf is also potent, but has to be properly cleaned before use.

Some of the health benefits of  Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina);

  * It speeds up metabolism and therefore is great for weight loss. 

* Bitter leaf juice relieves fever and feverish conditions. Take the squeezed juice, 3 times daily until the symptoms disappears.

* It also helps to reduce high sugar level in the blood, and great for diabetic patients. 

* Squeeze the fresh leaves on your palm and apply the juice on skin rashes,eczema, ring worms and any superficial skin ailments, you'll notice a change in few days. Don't apply to open wounds.

* Bitter leaf is said to soothe and also cure pile .

* Taking a cup of bitter leaf juice a day, is a great way to detoxify the body of harmful toxins. 

* Bitter leaf juice nourishes the skin.

* Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) also cures mild stomach ailments 

* Bitter leaf juice is said to increase breast milk production in nursing mothers.

* The washed roots and stalks of bitterleaf  are boiled and the infusion is taking as a worm expeller. A cup of bitter leaf infusion taking first thing in the morning before meals 


* Bitter leaf juice is used by local women in Guinea-Bissau to contract the uterus after childbirth and therefore should not be taking during pregnancy  or if you're trying to conceive,because high intake might cause miscarriage.

* A cup of bitter leaf juice a day, energizes you...o yes it does.

Lalasticlala ishilove farano Dominique let's educate some people that this leaf is not just an ordinary leaf.
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Nobody: 2:14pm On Dec 10, 2016
hadura29:


Nice write up op...


I use it alot and its always working..

But have you tried juicing it with scent leaf? Superb
pls what is scent leaf in yoruba pls?
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by hadura29(m): 10:10pm On Dec 10, 2016
Tunasco:
pls what is scent leaf in yoruba pls?

Efirin..
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by gasbee: 11:28pm On Dec 10, 2016
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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by Nobody: 4:24pm On Dec 11, 2016
hadura29:

Efirin..
ok tnx
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by gasbee: 7:38pm On Dec 11, 2016
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Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by NaijaPress: 10:55am On Nov 27, 2017
Bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) is a vegetable used for preparing the popular Bitter leaf soupOnugbu, Shiwaka & Ewuro by the Igbos, Hausas&Yorubas in Nigeria.

Although this plant has been around for hundreds of years, only a few people know of its medicinal and healing properties.

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.

http://www.techlumy.com/vernonia-amygdalina-chemical-composition-medicinal-uses/
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by jbblues24(m): 6:01am On May 31, 2019
Mission accomplished. It's sick!! embarassed
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by yunqdady: 2:38pm On Apr 12, 2022
You dry try o. Me na only bitter leaf, scent leaf, ginger and lime (in small quantity when I can't readily lay my hands on lemon)
Just made bitter leaf, moringa and scent leave juice. Added honey.
Wanted to add ginger but I felt it would be too much
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by yunqdady: 2:39pm On Apr 12, 2022
ogaprime:
I don't know what's bitter in bitter leave ooo


Me that I mix..
Bitter leaves
Aloe vera
Moringa
Lemon
Garlic
Ginger

All at once to drink nkor...


Na when una no go get big mighty huge large dripping belle when na to eat nwokobi and 7bottles of beer drink, most especially women,big belle without pregnancy....smh
Do you blend them?
I made bitter leaf, moringa leaves and scent leave and added honey. It wasn't bitter at all, don't know what what went wrong
Re: Let's Get To Know More Health Benefits Of Bitter Leaf(vernonia Amygdalina) by babaalagbo11(m): 4:49pm On Apr 12, 2022
Embrace herbs embrace nature... health is wealth

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