Locust bean seed is popularly known as ‘iru’ by yoruba; ‘ogiri’ by the Igbos, ‘dawadawa’ by the Housas, and ‘Nune’ by Tiv is the most beneficial and widely used part of the plant Parkia biglobosa.
Parkia biglobosa is a perennial deciduous tree that belongs to the family of Fabaceae.
It is most common in countries such as Nigeria, Sudan, Sierra leone, Cote D’ivoire, Senegal, Chad, Gambia, Cameroon, Zaire, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Mali, Niger, Burkina faso,Togo,Uganda and Benin Republic.
It has 29% lipid,35% protein and 16% carbohydrate.It is also a good source of calcium and fat.
African Locust bean is mainly used as an aromatic condiment for seasoning assorted traditional soups such as palm fruit soup (banga soup), bitter leaf soup (ofe onugbu), melon (egusi soup), etc.
What locust bean does to the body will amaze you. Here are 10 health benefits you will get from consuming locust beans.
10 Healthy Benefits of Locust Beans
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Healing of wounds
Locust beans can be used as an external medicine.
One of them is to treat wounds. Various wounds can be cured by using this herb. Just need to pound the beans and paste them on the wound.
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Lower the rate fever
Consumption of Locust bean also helps to reduce fever
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Make vision better
Consuming locust beans is also good for keeping eyesight. Especially for those who experience problems in the eyes such as minus eyes, cataracts, and so forth.
Therefore, these nuts contain natural nutrients that can maintain eye health
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Healthful digestion
Consuming locust beans can also improve digestion. A healthy digestion will have an impact on the overall health of the body.
Because the rest of the food and feces are thrown away through the feces easily. Consuming locust beans can also prevent constipation
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Treating stroke
Stroke is usually associated with cholesterol and high blood pressure.
One of the safest and most convenient ways to prevent stroke is to regularly consume locust beans.
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Controlling blood sugar levels
The body does require sugar to produce energy. But the sugar in the blood must be kept stable.
Therefore, if blood sugar exceeds the limit, will lead to diabetes.
Maintaining a healthy diet such as not eating foods that are too sweet and also consuming locust beans is a way to control blood sugar levels
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Controlling cholesterol
Locust bean also helps in controlling Cholesterol. Stacking cholesterol can cause blockage of blood vessels.
The effect will bring some heart-related diseases.
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Treating hypertension
Hypertension is a high blood pressure experienced by a person. Patients with hypertension usually will experience a great headache.
Consumption of Locust bean can help in the treated of hypertension.
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As a medicine for diarrhea
Locust beans contain a nutrient called tannin. This substance works for diarrhea medicine.
This is a traditional way that anyone can use. Because locust beans are very easy to find and also its side effects almost nothing compared to chemical drugs
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Gain weight
Getting the ideal weight possible for some people is a very difficult thing, especially for those who want to gain weight.
Do you want to gain weight, try to consume locust beans, as these nuts can help gain weight naturally.
The benefits of locust beans cannot be exhausted. If you have not been consuming locust beans, you have been denying yourself a lot.