Yoyo Bitters For The Cure Of Infection

Yoyo bitters is an oral poly herbal liquid preparation popularly marketed and used in Nigeria. It is made from plants such as aloe vera, cinnamomum aromaticum, citrus aurantifolia, acinos arvensis, and chenopodium murale. It is said to be effective in the prevention of kidney and bladder infections.

Yoyo bitters

It is also claimed to help to normalize intestinal movement, regulate blood pressure, facilitate digestion, and prevent disorders like ulcers, gastritis, insomnia, stress, depression, and control of body weight. Other usages as claimed by the producers include enhancement of effective function of the secretary glands, stimulation of the liver for effective functioning, helps in the elimination of cholesterol, sugar triglycerides, creatinine and uric acid.

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Constituents Of Yoyo Bitters

The locally produced yoyo bitters were found to be moderate in its content of saponins and flavonoids as these were its highest constituents. Saponins, flavonoids and total phenols are in significant quantities and relatively higher than other phytochemicals quantitatively determined and this may be associated with the antioxidant properties of yoyo bitters.

Constituents Of Yoyo Bitters That Are Anti-infective

The presence of tannins and flavonoids in yoyo bitters could explain the claim of its being an anti-infective agent as tannin and flavonoid have been associated with stimulation of phagocytic cells, host -mediated tumour activity and a wide range of anti-infective actions. Phenol and phenolic compounds have antifungal and antibacterial effects. Saponins are useful in wound healing.

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That is not all. There are testimonies from people in Nigeria on how they opt for bitters and have Reid from some infection. As a scientist it is wrong to base my argument on that because research puts control into consideration which is not obtainable here. However, it is also wrong to disprove their opinions.