HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALLIGATOR PEPPER

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALLIGATOR PEPPER.

Alligator pepper is a West African spice which derives its name from the fact that the pod can be likened to the back of Alligator. The Alligator pepper plants from which the pod is harvested is originally from West African countries but also can be found in some Asian countries and has been in use in herbal medicines for centuries, it is a close relative of the grain of paradise obtained from the closely related species, Aframomum melegueta. It is called Atare (in Yoruba), Chitta (Hausa), or Guinea pepper.
Alligator pepper has a peppery flavor that is earthy and nutty but slightly more complex than black pepper with a combination of flavor and aroma similar to Clove and Cardamon

HEALTH BENEFITS OF ALLIGATOR PEPPER.
Alligator pepper provides multiple health benefits with its abundance of nutritious compounds which are

1 Antioxidants: Terpenoids, tannins, and flavonoids are a compound found in Alligator pepper which provides benefits for scavenging free radicals in the body that can cause inflammation

2 Minerals: it is a good source of various minerals like magnesium, zinc, and calcium which are essential to bone health by using magnesium to assimilate calcium to our bodies, the mineral is also used by the kidneys to activate Vitamin D

3 Amino acids: The amino acids found in alligator pepper is L-Threonine for building proteins in the body

4 Healing: The seeds have antiviral and antibacterial properties which make it useful for treating burns and wounds, it is also good for relieving pains.

5 High blood pressure: Alligator pepper has been found to be able to lower blood pressure

6 Diabetes and blood sugar: It helps to control blood sugar level by combining it with other herbs

7 Gastrointestinal problems: The antimicrobial properties of alligator pepper has been found to be useful in treating intestinal problems like intestinal worms, food poisoning, diarrhea, and others.

8 Spicing food: It can be used as a spice for cooking soups, rice, native pepper soup, and so many cuisines

9 Pain killer: It is analgesic in nature and it is used to relieve pain in the teeth, rheumatoid and arthritis pain, the leaves from the plant are also used to prevent and treat malaria

Other Health Benefits of Alligator pepper is;
10 Aphrodisiac
11 Malaria treatment
12 Weight loss
13 Energy booster
14 Sperm booster
15 Worm expeller
16 Heals Gonorrhea
17 Heals vomiting
18 Heals postpartum bleeding
19 Skincare.
20 Body detoxification
21 Liver detoxification
22 Anticancer
23 Boost immune system
24 Heals Flu or common cold
25 Helps blood flow
26 Calming inflammation
27 Protects the body at the cellular level
28 Remove harmful bacteria and allow helpful bacteria to thrive
29 Treat depression
30 Heals menstruation cramp
31 Burns belly fate
32 Cardiovascular health
33 Indigestion

SIDE EFFECTS.
Alligator pepper does not have any recorded side effect, but pregnant women and lactating mother should not use it as it may cause termination of pregnancy and can reduce the production of breast milk in lactating mother
It has been proved to produce healthy changes in the body if used regularly. As an immune booster, it is even safer to use with other medications because it will aid the body's healing process.

PREPARATION.
Alligator pepper can be prepared based on individual preference but mostly by grinding the seed to a powder form to be added directly or mixed with other herbs.


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