Bitterleaf
Bitterleaf is a vegetable that's native to Africa.
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It contains andrografin, androfolit, and panikulin which are natural antibiotics. They help the body to reduce the risk of skin aging and fight the effects of free radicals.
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The bitter extract is able to increase the body’s defense against infection that lowers the quality of the organs in the body, including the skin tissue.
It's best taken fresh for best results as cooking reduces it's potency
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Some skin problems that can be remedied with bitter leaf include:
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Itching
1g of bitter leaf,
1g of ginger
Blend all ingredients into fine powder.
Dilute the mixture with water and then drink 3 times a day.
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Scabs
Leave bitter leaf to dry. Mash or blend until you get a smooth powder. Sprinkle powdered bitterleaf on wounds and sores.
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Scabies
Take a handful of leaves and sulfur. Blend until smooth and apply mixture on the skin. Repeat the treatment until it clears.
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For skin infections such as ring worm, rashes, acne, spots, eczema, and removal of wrinkles and delsying premature aging, the pure, undiluted extract of bitter leaf is excellent because of its antibiotic and antifungal properties.
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Simply crush or squeeze leaves to extract the juice then apply to the affected parts daily. Drinking the juice speeds up the healing process.
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My sister had chicken pox as an adult after her second child and there's no single scar on her skin. She was taking bitterleaf juice while she had it and applying the extract on her skin as well.
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I apply the extract on my skin a few minutes before my bath daily and it does wonders.
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You can try it too for a smooth, blemish-free skin.
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