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This plant adapts easily to climates of high temperatures with the direct sun and in the same way it supports humid atmospheres; we can locate it in rivers and lakes, in the forests they also tend to grow. This type of plant also known as Vernonia amygdalinala grows to a maximum height of 1 to 3 meters, the leaves are dark green and its taste is bitter. Its flowers are white and hairy and have small nuts inside the florets. After planting, it is preferable to harvest them in rainy weather so that the new buds of their leaves can grow for a next harvest a few weeks later.

USE AS FOOD AND MEDICINE

This bitter leaf has centuries of use for diversity of diseases and is also widely used as an herb in food for centuries in Africa. This plant can treat diseases such as:

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It can be prepared in different ways depending on the ailment. When it comes to stomach problems, the roots are used, crushed and boiled with water. The leaves are frequently used for cough, malaria and fever.

In some African communities the stem is used to be chewed, this results in dental hygiene and to treat mouth infections.

When it comes to the woman and her female reproductive system, the bitter leaf is useful to the midwives to help give birth to the mothers in their homes, prepare the cooking and give it to the mothers to drink to expel the placenta. of having given birth to the baby, in the same way it helps uterine contraction postpartum and controls the hemorrhages, according to the traditional birth attendants, the newly born mothers should drink the bitter leaf cooking to help the production of breast milk.

According to studies, nutritionally this bitter leaf and vegetable sun fights malnutrition since it is rich in proteins, vitamins and full of minerals such as: iron, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, zinc, copper, folic acid and ascorbic acid.

Scientific studies show that Vernonia amygdalina is rich in bioactive compounds such as alkaloids, saponins, terpenes, flavonoids and phenolic acids that have several medicinal properties, including the prevention of cancer and the treatment of microbial infections. Some of these bioactive compounds such as alkaloids contribute to the bitter taste of this plant marvel.

In conclusion I was surprised by the multiple benefits that this bitter leaf has, I am surprised again by the creations of God, we have at hand all we need to cover all kinds of needs in the world, but we have returned to the easiest and fast, we must return to the harvest and planting in this way poverty is eradicated, here at Hive account@farms I have opened my eyes as far as agriculture is concerned, I give it much more importance than before because the vision I had in times past is the same as I have now, despite having a father with a farm, did not know how important it is to invest in time and money for the multiplication of different types of fruits, vegetables and herbs, I have known the true importance and benefit of Each one of them, as you probably have noticed, I am one of the people that love to read and whenever I can I read every publication of steemchurch and its extensions, I have discovered so many things, so These mysteries and so much teaching have not only extended my vision to the world but have multiplied my knowledge in the Lord and in agriculture and this was the beginning of all creation.

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If you want to learn more about this excellent bitter leaf you can visit

http://www.southworld.net/africa-vernonia-amygdalina-the-bitter-leaf/