African Bitter leaf in the management of Anxiety, Insomnia and Depression
In this course, we present some scientific research on the effectiveness of the African Bitter leaf in the successful management of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Africa is rich in traditional medicine and the African Bitter leaf is one herb that has been of benefit to the continent, which can as well be of global benefit.
What you’ll learn
- Understand the nature and symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and depression..
- Become familiar with the African bitter leaf and the scientific research on its ability to treat symptoms of anxiety, depression and insomnia..
- Learn how to use the African bitter leaf in managing symptoms of anxiety, insomnia and depression..
- Learn how to grow the African bitter leaf and how it can be purchased online..
- Learn how to make your own African bitter leaf juice at home..
Course Content
- An Introduction to African Bitter leaf –> 2 lectures • 6min.
- Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia –> 3 lectures • 28min.
- Medical Treatments for Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia including Side Effects –> 3 lectures • 15min.
- African Bitter leaf and Lifestyle changes –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- African Bitter leaf in the Treatment of Insomnia, Depression and Anxiety –> 3 lectures • 12min.
- Preparing the African Bitter leaf for Consumption –> 3 lectures • 10min.
- Course Summary –> 1 lecture • 6min.
Requirements
In this course, we present some scientific research on the effectiveness of the African Bitter leaf in the successful management of anxiety, depression and insomnia. Africa is rich in traditional medicine and the African Bitter leaf is one herb that has been of benefit to the continent, which can as well be of global benefit.
In the search for cures to diseases today, research is more and more placing the search light on natural therapeutic substances that hold the potential of a reduced or no side-effects for humans, animals and the environment The World Health Organization (WHO) has been in the front line in encouraging the use of safe and accessible medicinal plants to maintain optimum health and treat diseases.
While much research has gone into some herbs, there are still many herbs, used in many traditional societies to successfully treat various conditions and maintain optimal health, which are rarely heard about. In this course, we discussed one of those herbs. the African Bitter leaf.
The African Bitter leaf has been used for centuries in various parts of Africa to address numerous diseases such as fever, body pain, liver, heart and kidney diseases, cancers, infections, to mention few.
In some African communities, the leaves of the African Bitter leaf are juiced and well diluted and taken as dietary supplements on a regular basis. Water, as well as alcohol extracts of the African Bitter leaf can be used as dietary supplements or as treatments.