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Candida vaginosis or thrush is one of the most frequent infections of the female genital tract that causes painful sex and urination, which studies say could be resolved using bitter kola and garlic.
Candidiasis vaginitis or thrush, as it is more commonly known, is a fungal infection of the vagina. It is the most common cause of vaginal discharge in women during their reproductive years. Experts suggest that 75 per cent of women are affected by vaginal thrush, making it one of the most common infections seen by doctors.
Despite its widespread occurrence, many women keep on being embarrassed by this infection caused by yeast of the Candida family that are among the normal organisms that are part of the gut, mouth and the genital tract. Candida albicans causes around 80 to 95 per cent of infections, while Candida glabrata, which is more resistant to treatment, is responsible for about five per cent of occurrences.
The symptoms of vaginal thrush include itching, soreness and irritation, pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, pain or discomfort during urination and vaginal discharge, which is usually odourless. This can be thin and watery, or thick and white, like cottage cheese.
Thrush, a condition that can significantly disrupt a woman’s life, however reoccurs in between 40 per cent and 50 per cent of women. As soon as the infection clears, it returns.
Unfortunately, another five per cent to eight per cent experience a persistent infection, thus many women incorporating complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) such as yogurt and garlic into their personal care plan to prevent or cure this infection.
Many antifungal drugs, including imidazole antifungal agents such as miconazole and clotrimazole, which is the first-line treatment for thrush, have limited use, toxicity and side effects.
Within the last decade there has been an emergence of antifungal drug resistance, which was uncommon in the past.
Scientists in a new study have however corroborated the antimicrobial effects of garlic and bitter kola extracts on Candida albicans, indicating that they show promise as alternative therapy for vaginal candidiasis. Both herbs are easily and locally available.
The research published in the African Journal of Clinical and Experimental Microbiology was carried out by Adejare O. Y. from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. Lagos; , Oduyebo O. O., Oladele R. O. and Ogunsola F.T from the University of Lagos in collaboration with Nwaokorie F. O. from the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Yaba, Lagos. The study was entitled “In-vitro Antifungal Effect of Garcinia Kola and Garlic (Alliums Sativum) isolates of Candida”.
In this study, the researchers tested the methanol and aqueous extracts of bitter kola and garlic on various species of Candida collected from vaginal swab samples of women with vulvovaginal candidiasis. The effectiveness of the extracts was compared with fluconazole and miconazole, two common conventional antifungal drugs.
For this study, which was conducted between May and September 2007, 126 women with symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis were sampled from Lekki and Idi-Araba branches of a community healthcare facility for women and children in Lagos and Candida species were isolated from 25 of them.Although the aqueous extracts of the herbs were less active than the alcoholic extracts based on the findings of the study, the researchers indicated that the different species of candida were inhibited by various concentrations to the bitter kola extract.
They wrote: “This study demonstrated the inhibitory effects of local herbs in comparison with known antifungal agents on vaginal Candidasis, Fluconazole and miconazole are azole anticandidal agents known to be highly active against Candida and so their inhibitory effects in this study is not surprising.”
Given that a high systemic concentration would be required for therapeutic effects, which implies possibility of systemic toxicity usually associated with a high therapeutic dose, they suggest that these agents could be incorporated into formulations of efficacious drugs for the treatment of vaginal candidiasis in future if larger study or clinical trials is done to corroborate the finding.
They wrote: “This study shows that the extracts of Garcinia kola and Alliums sativum possess anticandidal activity and provide preliminary evidence of the presence of one or more soluble constituents with antifungal properties. The antifungal properties can be investigated further by purifying and characterizing the active agents and by determining toxicological effect if any on normal vaginal micro flora.”
Reports have it that in using yogurt to treat thrush, the women both eat the yogurt that contains acidophilus, which is a probiotic that stimulates the growth of “healthy” or “good” bacteria in our bodies and apply it directly to the vagina at bed time. The plain yogurt is inserted using a spoon or an applicator for vaginal creams.
Also women increase their daily intake of garlic. Garlic has a high level of antibacterial and antifungal properties. A diet high in garlic fights bacterial vaginitis and prevents it from reoccurring. But the other option is to wrap a whole clove of garlic in a thin piece of medical gauze and insert this into the vagina.
The garlic is replaced with a fresh clove every eight to 12 hours. The small piece of the gauze is hung outside of the body for easy removal.
Previous reviews on common complementary and alternative therapies for thrush indicated some women also resort to using tea tree oil, black walnut, Echinacea and goldenseal to treat bacterial vaginitis.
The use of tree oil and garlic under some laboratory conditions had been shown to have some potential for the treatment of vaginal infections like vaginitis.
Most clinicians also recommend non-pharmacological management which included dietary changes and use of cotton undergarments.


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History and Health Benefits of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola)

Bitter kola is a popular agricultural produce available in large quantity in West Africa particularly in Nigeria and it is a tree that grows in the rain forests. Bitter Kola has been identified as a potent antibiotic which could be effective in the treatment of many diseases. The fruit, seeds, nuts and bark of the plant have been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat ailments from coughs to fever. In the International market however, it is known as Garcinia Kola which symbolizes its Botanical Name and it is used extensively in the preparation of herbal drugs either as stimulant supplement or as herbal remedies as well. As with any other herb, you never consume Garcinia kola without first discussing its use and benefits with your physician, especially if you are currently being treated for other medical conditions or are on any medications. This had been the reasons for a nonstop demand for Bitter Kola and because, any products that have to do with human health will surely and always enjoy good patronage.
However, Bitter Kola is considered as an effective agricultural produce in the treatment of cough, diarrhea, tuberculosis and other bacterial infections. "When food is suspected to be contaminated by bacteria, chew bitter kola immediately after eating, it will prevent the development of any infection or poisoning. Bitter Kola was eaten mostly by the elderly people because of their belief that it could prolong life. Researches done by scientists have revealed that bitter kola contains chemical compounds that will help the breakdown of glycogen in the liver and has other medicinal uses which account for its longevity property in man. "Bitter kola is anti-poison too, it has the ability to repel evil men and spirits, it could sound superstitious but it works. The naturalist even said that the seed and the bark of bitter kola should be eaten together in cases where food poisoning is suspected, "it helps to detoxify the system".
HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER KOLA (Garcinia Kola)
(1)IMPROVING LUNG FUNCTION
Garcinia kola has been used for centuries to treat chest colds in traditional medicine, but research has taken a look and found out why it is effective. A study in the 2009 issue of The Internet Journal of Pulmonary Medicine, performed on mice, reports that Garcinia kola improved respiratory function after 28 days of use of a Garcinia extract. Written by Simon Adekunle of the Ekiti State University in Nigeria, the study shows that Garcinia kola works by dilating the alveolar ducts and sacs in the lungs by improving the strength of the fibers in the lung tissue. Garcinia kola's beneficial lung properties are attributed to its high antioxidant content.
(2)REDUCE EYE PRESSURE
An increase in eye pressure can lead to glaucoma, according to a report from The New York Times Health Guide. Researchers at Lagos University Teaching Hospital in Nigeria tested the effectiveness of eye drops that contained 0.5 percent extract of Garcinia kola. The results of their study, published in the January 2010 issue of Middle East African Journal of Opthamology, showed that the opthamolic solution that contained the Garcinia significantly reduced eye pressure when used twice a day.
(3)RELIEVE ARTHRITIS
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, characterized by pain, inflammation and limited movement in the joints, according to the National Institutes of Health. Causes of osteoarthritis can include joint injury, obesity and aging. Since many arthritis sufferers prefer natural herbal medicines to other pain relievers and medications, researchers at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria tested the effects of Garcinia kola against arthritis symptoms. The results of the study, written by Olayinka O. Adegbehingbe and published in the July 2008 issue of the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research, conclude that Garcinia kola significantly reduced inflammation and pain and increased joint movement in subjects that had osteoarthritis symptoms. It is believed that Garcinia kola works well as a result of its antioxidant properties.
The side effects reported from the Garcinia kola use in this study were “weight loss”, “increase in sex drive” and “extended sleep” which many considered helpful to meet their individual and marital demands. If you take Garcinia kola and experience diarrhea, hives, irregular heartbeat or other signs of allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and seek medical attention.
(4)MEDICINAL SIGNIFICANCE
Garcinia kola is used in many tropical countries to fight infectious diseases such as Aids and the Ebola virus. It has shown to posses anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.
(5)COLD REMEDY
Garcinia kola is often used to treat the symptoms of colds. It is suggested, in particular, for coughs and sneezing.
IMPOTENCE
Garcinia kola, also called bitter kola is sometimes believed to cure impotence. Frequent taking of bitter kola boosts man performance in bed.
(6)KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Garcinia kola has been successfully used to treat patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery. It reduced pain and swelling and improved movement.
(7)IMMUNITY
Garcinia kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is used to prevent infections and viruses, especially of the immune system.
(8)HOP SUBSTITUTE
Garcinia kola is used as a substitute for hops in brewing lager beer. It is especially useful in preventing beer spoilage.
(9)WEIGHT LOSS
Bitter Kola has been known to be a natural hunger suppressant and also increases the urge to drink more water.

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health benefit of bitter kola.

The bitter kola is a type of kola found in parts of Nigeria. Its biological name is “Garcinia kola” and it belongs to the family of “Guittiferal”. Among the Yorubas, it is called ‘Orogbo’, the Igbos call it ‘Agbilu’, ‘Adi’ or ‘Aki ilu’ while among the Hausas, this very popular nut is known as ‘Namijin Gworo.’
It is a wonderful agricultural product with a wide range of applications in natural and orthodox medicine
informationng.com gathers that bitter kola is a potent antibiotic, which could be effective in the treatment of many ailments and infections.
Dr Bartholomew Brai, Nutritional Biochemist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos, said that bitter kola was used in the preparation of herbal drugs either as nourishment, supplement or herbal remedy.
Brai said, “If a patient on medication chews bitter kola, it will make the drugs ineffective. Aside this, I do not think bitter kola has any other side effect.
“Bitter kola has lots of health benefits, like the treatment of cough, sneezing, cold, diarrhoeas, tuberculosis, bacterial infection and fever.
“It improves lungs function by expanding the alveolar ducts and sac in the lungs thereby improving and strengthening the fibres in the lung tissue.”
He said that there was no recorded side effect to the regular intake of bitter kola, adding that it was all round medicinal.
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