Post by Chinelo Jemimah (@Jemi)
Good morning friends
Some women boil it with cloves or ferment it with pap water, some with undiluted palm wine and drink it because they believe it can treat PID and other infections.
Others drink it for controlling blood sugar.
But the question is...
Does it actually work for this purpose 🤔
Can it have side effects?
Who should avoid it?
Let's discuss the evidence 👇
This is for educational purposes only.
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Chinelo Jemimah: 1️⃣ Does it reduce blood sugar levels?
There is evidence that bara may reduce blood sugar levels by increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreatic cells and also improving insulin sensitivity to its receptors.
There is also evidence that it can reduce the production of glucose from the li...
There is evidence that bara may reduce blood sugar levels by increasing the secretion of insulin from the pancreatic cells and also improving insulin sensitivity to its receptors.
There is also evidence that it can reduce the production of glucose from the li...
Chinelo Jemimah: 2️⃣ Does it treat PID or other infections?
Bara extract has antimicrobial effects against different organisms like Staphylococcus, E. coli, Candida and even against HIV 1 transcriptase, according to some lab research.
Some preclinical evidence shows it also has antimicrobial effects against Chlamy...
Bara extract has antimicrobial effects against different organisms like Staphylococcus, E. coli, Candida and even against HIV 1 transcriptase, according to some lab research.
Some preclinical evidence shows it also has antimicrobial effects against Chlamy...
Chinelo Jemimah: 3️⃣ Does it have any side effects?
Yes… it has side effects, especially the ones prepared by fermentation.
It can cause serious stomach upset, especially if you take too much. It can make you sleep in the toilet due to purging.
So because of this, it may lead to dehydration or even affect the kid...
Yes… it has side effects, especially the ones prepared by fermentation.
It can cause serious stomach upset, especially if you take too much. It can make you sleep in the toilet due to purging.
So because of this, it may lead to dehydration or even affect the kid...
Chinelo Jemimah: 4️⃣ Who should not take it?
Pregnant women should avoid bitter melon; it may stimulate uterine contractions, which may lead to preterm birth.
Breastfeeding moms should avoid it due to lack of safety profile.
If you are preparing for surgery, it is better to stop or discontinue it at least two wee...
Pregnant women should avoid bitter melon; it may stimulate uterine contractions, which may lead to preterm birth.
Breastfeeding moms should avoid it due to lack of safety profile.
If you are preparing for surgery, it is better to stop or discontinue it at least two wee...
Chinelo Jemimah: 5️⃣ How to prepare it
You can search YouTube on how to prepare it. Some boil directly with water, especially those trying to control blood sugar, some add cloves while some ferment it with pap water Some with undiluted palm wine for the treatment of infections.
You can search YouTube on how to prepare it. Some boil directly with water, especially those trying to control blood sugar, some add cloves while some ferment it with pap water Some with undiluted palm wine for the treatment of infections.
Chinelo Jemimah: 6️⃣ DONT forget
This is for educational purposes only.
Herbs are medicinal, but they can also be harmful when misused.
For personal health issues… please speak with a healthcare professional.
This is for educational purposes only.
Herbs are medicinal, but they can also be harmful when misused.
For personal health issues… please speak with a healthcare professional.
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