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in #science6 years ago

LOCUST BEAN

Locust bean, commonly referred to as iru by
Yorubas, 'ogiri', 'dawa dawa' by lgbos, is
local seasoning or condiment used in soups
and stews. A very popular soup ingredient,
globally, it is referred to as African locust
bean with the botanical name as Parkia
biglobosa.

These are some of the benefits of locust
bean

  1. The fermented locust bean seed is used in
    controlling diabetes and cholesterol level.

  2. It helps to promote good sight and aids
    digestions.

  3. It is used for treating stroke and
    hypertension.

  4. The water extracts of fermented locust
    bean is used to reduce blood sugar.

  5. It is used in the management of bacterial
    infections.

  6. The locust bean contains tannins, which
    is often recommended for the treatment of
    diarrhoea.

  7. It is a potential benefit for enhancing
    weight loss.
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