Bitter kola, which is also called bitter cola or Garcinia kola, is a popular plant or herb that is found in the central and western parts of Africa. Bitter kola is well known for its medicinal value. Other parts of the plant, like the branches and leaves, are also used for medicine, but the seeds are mostly eaten.
Since it is a herb, bitter kola has tonnes of medicinal value. Most herbs commonly grown in central and western Africa have benefits that are still yet to be concluded, though studies are still being carried out. In today’s article, we will be discussing the five benefits of bitter kola sexually. Although there are other health benefits which will be discussed later on in this article, let’s look at the benefits of bitter kola sexually.
Does Bitter Kola Help SexuallyÂ
Yes, bitter kola does help sexually, but be rest assured that it might not give you an instant result or the outcome you were hoping for. It will be a gradual process; you’ll have to keep on taking the herb for days or even weeks before you notice results. Here are a few sexual benefits.
Boost Libido
Bitter kolas increases the overall sexual performance in both men and women. Though it is found to boost sex drive mostly in men, be rest assured that it also boosts women’s sex drive. Does bitter kola boost sex drive immediately after it is eaten? Maybe, though it can be advisable to eat bitter kola a few minutes before intercourse.
Increase Sperm Count
Bitter Kola is, of course, one of the African herbs that a man’s sexual health can benefit from. This particular herb can boost the sperm count in men. Weak sperm and watery sperm are the most common causes of low sperm count. Bitter kola improves the quality of sperm.
Aids In ED
Erectile dysfunction, or ED, is the inability of a man to have an erection. Bitter kola might not completely cure ED but can be of help. Bitter kola has minerals like sodium and potassium. Potassium boosts the testosterone levels in men, and sodium boosts the overall sex drive.
It Aids In The Treatment Of Erection Problems
Bitter kola can help men who have weak erections and premature ejaculation.
Boosts Fertility
It boosts sperm count and the quality of sperm, thereby boosting fertility. Though most of these benefits are for men, bitter kola can also be helpful in pregnancy. It can make the uterus healthier.
Other benefits of bitter kola include,
Infections
Bitter kola has been used in fighting certain infections. Bitter kola can eventually get rid of infections like the common cold and hepatitis. It can also be helpful in getting rid of general coughs, bacterial and viral infections.
Inflammation
Bitter kola seeds have also been used in the fight against inflammatory conditions like arthritis. Studies have shown that patients with osteoarthritis in their knees showed significantly reduced inflammation when eating bitter kola compared to a placebo. The high levels of potassium in bitter kola may be a contributing factor in reducing inflammation.
Diabetes
Studies have shown that a chemical called kolaviron is found in bitter kola and may protect against hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes. Although this first study was done on rats and has not yet been reproduced on humans, these early findings can be promising.
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