Bitter kola or Garcinia kola is a plant that originated in Africa with a plethora of uses. People in western and central Africa has been using this plant in their daily aspects of life. A lot of the African tribes held this plant in high regard and using it for their ritual and ceremonial practices.

Many African people also use this plant as an effective insect and vermin repellent – they believed that it repels ghosts and evil spirits. But the most important use for this plant is their amazing healing benefits.

Most parts of this plant like the seed, bark, fruit, and nuts can be used as a traditional medicine, a practice that has been done for centuries by the African medicine man. This practice has intrigued the medical world to study this bitter tasted plant to find out whether those healing attributes were just a rumor or real. The results are amazing, bitter kola possesses a wide array of benefits that will surely help everyone to stay healthy.

Meanwhile, bitter kola contains the high source of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamins A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, fiber, calcium, potassium and iron. That is why bitter kola is good for us. Thus, here are several known benefits commonly found in bitter kola. Here is the health benefits of bitter kola you should know.

Bitter Kola for Sexual Health

1. Cures Impotence

Impotence is a malfunction in male genitals caused by a failure in maintaining an erection during a sexual intercourse. By increasing the blood flow to the genital area, bitter kola can be used as an effective remedy for ED or erectile dysfunction.

2. Improves Sexual Performance

For people with a low libido, bitter kola can be your savior. Bitter kola increases sex drive and improves the sexual performance of men who consume them. For increased effect, you need to chew the kola for at least 2 minutes before intercourse. This is one of the reasons that bitter kola gained its fame in the past few years.