Introduction
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 has been used over the years to fight infections from the common cold to hepatitis. A 2018 study showed that bitter kola can help combat coughs, bacterial infections, and viral infections. Eating bitter kola when an infection starts may help fight the infection and make you feel better more quickly.(Webmd.com)
Uses
Bitter kola is a key ingredient in making:
- MedicineÂ
Production, export, import and consumption in Nigeria
The data for this particular crop is not availableÂ
Growing Bitter Kola
Farmers believe that germination of G. kola takes about six to twelve months and that only few seeds germinate. They also believe that the tree takes a longer time of about eight to ten years to reach reproductive phase.Â
Sowing and harvest period
But, with improved research you can plant and harvest bitter kola between 4-5 years.Â
Main Producing States in Nigeria.
- Ondo
- Enugu
- Osun
- Oyo
- Imo
- Ogun 
Relevant Agencies in Nigeria.
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