Bitter kola, also known as bitter cola or Garcinia Kola, is a plant found in Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Although traditional African medicine uses all parts of the Bitter Kola plant, the seeds are mostly commonly eaten. Bitter kola seeds have a sharp, bitter flavor that eases into a slight sweetness as you chew, and theyre typically eaten raw. HEALTH BENEFITS: Although bitter kola has been eaten in Africa for years, scientists are just beginning to study the health benefits of this flowering plant. According to these early studies, bitter kola may be able to help with health problems including: infections, defamation, Diabetes etc Bitter kola is high in the following nutrients: Carbohydrates Fat Proteins. Also, bitter kola has high levels of: Vitamin C Calcium Potassium Iron Caffeine
