The Medicinal Value Of Tiger Nut
Today we look into this very edible nut know as Tiger nut. It is known as Cyperus esculentus which exist both as weed and crop. It has an edible tuber which comes with a great value to health. Some people call it earths almonds.
So many people eat the tiger nut without knowing the health benefits. These are some health benefits of tiger nuts (Aki-Hausa).
I got serious with tiger nut and since then I never stopped looking for it each time I visit the market due to its marvelous work during my ulcer issues. Tiger nuts is something that must always be with us anywhere we go like a popular network (MTN).😂😂
Dried tiger nuts are quite a delicacy in the Northern part of Nigeria.
Let’s take a look at some health benefits of tiger nuts
Tiger nut contains necessary essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron necessary for bones, tissues repairs, muscles and the blood stream.
It prevents constipation. It has high content of fibre gotten after it’s chewed. If swallowed can help bowel movements.
It contains enough protein and carbohydrates.
It contains a good quantity of vitamin B which assists in balancing the central nervous system and helps to encourage the body to adapt to stress.
It supplies the body with enough quantity of vitamin E, very essential for fertility in both men and women.
It is excellent for colitis and the juice is used as a liver tonic, heart stimulants, used to heal serious stomach pains, promotes normal menstruation, and heals mouth and gum ulcers.
Used in Ayurvedic medicine as a powerful aphrodisiac (sexual stimulant). Like many nuts, it’s known to help male erection and potency.
The oil obtained from it has similar properties to olive oil.
It promotes the production of urine, which is why
it is a preventive measure for cyst, prostrate, rectum deformation and prolapsed (anal feature small painful flesh at the tip of the anus).
It prevents endometriosis or fibrosis as well as blockage of the tip of the fallopian tube. This is still under research.
Tiger nut gives a healthy and drying action to the digestive system in general and this gives it the potency to alleviate flatulence.
The black species of the tiger nut is said to be an excellent medicine for breast lumps and cancer (any type of internal concentration and inflammations)
It can also be used as eye compress and to bandage wounds.
There are much more benefits using tiger nuts. Always know health is wealth so you should take it seriously. Eat these simple things we can find commonly in our environment and remain strong everyday.
Great post, and thanks for the info.
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