Effect of bitter leaf on fertility
Many families who dream about children, unfortunately, suffer from one of the most unpleasant problems of the 21st century – infertility. This is a big issue all over the world. Some couples give up, others adopt kids and some remain hopeful for a change in their situations with the help herbs and other medical solutions. Is there really an effect of bitter leaf on fertility? What are the benefits? Continue reading to find the answers.
Actually, bitter leaf is not the only possible fix to infertility problem. There are many natural remedies you can give a try.
This time, however, we want to focus on the effect of drinking bitter leaf juice and figure out if there is a connection between this remedy and infertility.
Benefits of bitter leaf
What is bitter leaf? This plant is scientifically called Vernonia amydalia. Many African tribes give it their own names. For example, Yoruba people say it is ‘Ewuro’ plant. Hausa ethnic group calls it ‘Shiwaka’ and Igbo people name it ‘Onugbu’ – but all these different names mean the same.
Africans love to add bitter leaf to soups. This is one of the most popular (and traditional) ingredients. The leaf adds a unique taste to the meal. It is also believed to have advantages for human health. Different studies prove that using the raw leaf in your daily meals can help you with infertility.
At the same time, you should only wash the bitter leaf before adding it to your meals. Some people don’t like its bitter taste and prefer boiling the herb (this way you can minimize the bitterness). However, boiled plants have no nutrients left so you will just get rid of all the benefits of bitter leaf this way.
Experts who recommend taking Yoruba herbs for fertility advise women and men to make juice out of raw bitter leaves. This emerald green juice is quick to make:
Method 1. Place the bitter leaves into a small amount of water and squeeze out the juice by rubbing the plant with your hands.
Method 2. Add the leaves into a blender and blend with a small amount of water.
Let us talk about the advantages of this herb in juice.
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Effect of drinking bitter leaf juice
Eating healthy food, getting the important dose of vitamins, drinking fresh water, avoiding all different risk factors, exercising, relaxing, and changing the everyday schedule to healthy and emotionally friendly will definitely help a woman to enhance her fertility. Homeopathic and herbal treatments are used across the globe to help millions of women to combat infertility.
Some women start dancing and others relax by swimming. Some women choose pleasant activities, and others find out about bitter leaf juice and drink it to improve their immune and productive systems.
The bitter leaf turned into a drink is strongly believed to have a positive effect on fertility. There are many natural methods of getting pregnant. Taking bitter leaf in juices is one of them. This nutrient works awesome for the reproductive system for many people. It has the magical boost effect for many couples. Of course, it doesn’t guarantee anything but definitely worth giving it a try.
Advantages of bitter leaf juice
- Improving overall health
- Balancing human hormones
- Helping with ovulation
- Boosting digestion
- Making immune system stronger
- Enhancing blood circulation
- Influencing positive mood
- Reducing the need for sugar
- Reducing cholesterol level
Disadvantages of bitter leaf drink
- Strong bitter taste
- Time to make the juice
The juice made of bitter leaves tastes bitter, however, this drink can reduce human cravings for sugar and sweets. It happens because the drink induces the special receptors behind the tongue. The results are incredible since this stimulates the tenth cranial nerve and releases more digestive enzymes improving human digestion system.
By the way, those of you who cannot swallow a sip of the green drink because of the bitterness can add pieces of pineapple, apple or other fruit while blending the raw bitter leaf into juice. It is also possible to eat dry leaves instead of turning them into the drink. But always make sure the herb is carefully washed and cleaned.
Female infertility needs treatment. The body needs right nutrition, vitamins, and no stress to stay healthy. Only healthy ovary is capable of releasing mature eggs. Only healthy eggs can result in a happy pregnancy and healthy kids.
Making your overall health and body systems better with herbs for fertility is one of the methods of improving fertility using the natural resource. The effect can be amazing. We really want all women who wish to give birth to a child to get pregnant naturally and stay healthy!
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Source: Legit.ng
