Pepper fruit is a peppery fruit that belongs to the Annonaceae family and is popular in West African countries, including Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
This spicy fruit is known by a variety of names among Nigerian tribes, including “Mmimi” in Igbo land, “Ata Igbere” in Yoruba, “Nkarika” in Efik, and “Imako” in the Niger Delta.
Currently in Nigeria, we are in the season where pepper fruits are gathered in abundance, and it may interest you to know the health benefits of this awesome plant.
Here are the health benefits of pepper fruit, according to HealthGuide.
1. Aids In Convulsion Treatment:
Infantile convulsion is a neurological hereditary condition that affects newborns, especially those under the age of twelve months, and if left untreated, can progress to paroxysmal kinesigenic choreoathetosis.
The good news is that pepper fruit oil, fruit, and seed extract include 1-nitro-2-phenyl ethane and other strong qualities that have hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and anxiolytic capabilities that aid in the treatment of neurological genetic problems such as infantile convulsions.
Because of its hypnotic effect, it can also help people sleep, especially those who have trouble sleeping.
2. It Has Antiviral Properties:
Pepper fruit contains antiviral qualities that aid in the treatment of viral infections such as colds, coughs, and fevers. They are frequently combined with other components to make local herbal remedies for the treatment of colds and their symptoms.
3. Enhances Body Organs:
The human body relies on various organs to function properly day in and day out. However, injury to any of the body’s vital organs, such as the liver or kidneys, can have a negative impact on the body’s general functioning.
Fortunately, several studies show that pepper fruit extracts aid in increasing liver and kidney functioning while also protecting them from infections that could stifle their functions or cause massive harm.
4. Aids In The Treatment Of Gastrointestinal Disorders:
Stomach distress, diarrhoea, vomiting, and worm infestation are just a few of the gastrointestinal illnesses. People with any of these disorders often experience a great deal of discomfort, which can limit their ability to be active during that time.
The pepper fruit has a number of qualities that aid in the treatment of various ailments, and its leaves, fruits, and roots are also used to make herbal remedies to treat gastrointestinal problems.
