As a biology and chemistry student i think it would be interesting to study this and identify the chemical compounds. that gives thes properties

It is very nutritious I could remember my results when I worked on a specie of bitter leaf during my project work.

Aitee1:
Iffa hear say something wey bitter get health benefits


Why can't there be health benefits of shawamma

Abi?

Tallesty1:
The thing too bitter joor

Yes it is, The beginning is always bitter but you'll tell the difference in the end. Try it!

freakthingz:
As a biology and chemistry student i think it would be interesting to study this and identify the chemical compounds. that gives thes properties

Good for you.

Aitee1:
Iffa hear say something wey bitter get health benefits


Why can't there be health benefits of shawamma

I de tell U!! Why everything wey get benefit must bitter

Good for them, goats.

*Modify*
I mean goats are the master bitter leaf eater.

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.

I take dis juice wella ewuro keeping me frm cramps sinc time immemorial

Jeeeezzzz!!!!!


That bitter thing.....
So I should make a juice outta it and drink cos I want to 'shed weight'?
The smell alone irritates me.
No thanks!!! I'll pass....


But give me a well prepared onugbu soup with akpu , you become my friend instantly....

suwalee:
I take dis juice wella ewuro keeping me frm cramps sinc time immemorial

Are you serious about this?

PrimeMinisterr:
bitter buh what you stand to gain from it, is sweet. shout out to Every lady out there who can prepare Ofe-onugbu (soup).

the embolden got me laughing,like it adds any value to the lady

OK, let me go n cut some from backyard

[size=18pt]Hey OP,you failed to include the link you got this info from,please edit your post so you wont be accused of plagiarism.

BTW here is the link:

http://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2013/06/health-benefits-of-bitter-leaf-vernonia.html[/size]

Very good health wise...research has proven

koppa:
the embolden got me laughing,like it adds any value to the lady

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hahahaha broh it does oh. Am F.B.I > FULL BLOODED IGBO.

I love it. anytime I make bitter leaf soup, I crave Eba. call me foodaholic, won't mind.

Incidentally, I just munched a leaf of it that grows naturally on a nursery in my house.Bitter leaf also lowers blood sugar, and wait for this!....has a great impact on sex, as it concerns premature ejaculation.Speaking from experience.The body doesn't thrive on sugar, apart from that of honey and fruits.

kennysteve77:
Pls nominate me ooooo

. how much will you pay me ?

this is a nice thread

Luckygurl:


Are you serious about this?

yeah for reel start takin it few days Bfor it starts

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, tHausas&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.

Nice write up op...


I use it alot and its always working..

But have you tried juicing it with scent leaf? Superb

suwalee:
I take dis juice wella ewuro keeping me frm cramps sinc time immemorial

Yes dear it does. I'm a mistress of chocolates and many sugar substance that leads to menstrual cramps. It tells on me month ends.
But when I discovered these benefits, it helped reduce these cramps and possibly brokedown these sugar contents, I decided to make it my backup.

hadura29:


Nice write up op...


I use it alot and its always working..

But have you tried juicing it with scent leaf? Superb

No I haven't tried that combination before, I would love to try it.
Thanks

Myself2:
[size=18pt]Hey OP,you failed to include the link you got this info from,please edit your post so you wont be accused of plagiarism.

BTW here is the link:

http://www.nigerianfoodtv.com/2013/06/health-benefits-of-bitter-leaf-vernonia.html[/size]

I was about to do that before it got to FP. I can't edit anything now until it's off FP. Thanks for the reminder.

obaayo2:
According to a korean saying...'the best medicine is always bitter'



nice one,quite educative OP.

You're right. Thanks

suwalee:
yeah for reel start takin it few days Bfor it starts

I might try it out but that lingering bitter taste is just a huge turn off

PrimeMinisterr:

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hahahaha broh it does oh. Am F.B.I > FULL BLOODED IGBO.

Torh,so cooking bitter leaf is now a prerequisite for marrying now in igbo,that's good

GOD! how I love ofe Onugbu E dey sweet no be small! http://www.bummyla.com

Mwada:
History of corruption
the wind of corruption started blowing during the shagari time, buhari try to halt it but Ibb sponsored it, abacha monopolize it. Obj came in and celebrate it while gej skyrocketand defend it, thank God now that baba buhari is here to bombared it

Where you emerge from?

illitrate:
bitterleaf dey make prick stand welwel

*clears throat*



illiterate abeg talk true...

I love the leaf so much and Ofe onugbu is my best soup.