Bitter kola also known as Garcinia kola is a flower plant that is of high medicinal value. Bitter kola has been used over the years to fight infections from the common cold to hepatitis. Study showed that bitter kola can help combat coughs, bacterial infections, and viral infections. Studies have also suggested that a chemical called kolaviron which is found in bitter kola may protect against hypoglycemia in people with type 2 diabetes.
