Six Health Benefits of Aidan Fruit (Prekese) You Must Know
Aidan fruit(Prekese) which botanical name is Tetrapleura Tetraptera is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabacaea native to Western Africa. Aidan Fruit (Prekese) can be found in tropical countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and others.
The plant is called Prekese in Twi, Uhio in Nigeria, Oshosho in Igbo, and Aridan in Yoruba.
Prekese is a shiny glabrous dark purple-brown fruit. The fruit of the plant has a very aromatic smell. Normally Aidan fruit has much traditional food and beverage uses. Commonly, it is used as a cooking spice. Aidan fruit(Prekese) has spiritual and natural benefits.
Here are some health benefits we gain from Aidan fruit( Prekese):
1. Help to control diabetes and glucose level:
Diabetes is a condition associated with high blood glucose levels. Prekese when boiled together with cocoyam leaves helps to reduce the sugar level in the immune system.
Drinking in every morning before eating helps to fight diabetes.
2. Postpartum Care: Prekese provides essential postpartum nutrient that helps restore blood loss. The pod contain iron,calcium, and potassium.
This component is said to be very useful for postpartum women.
3. Reducing Hypertension: The stem and bark of the plant help to reduce hypertension in the body. It is useful for the healing of high blood pressure and checking the oxidation levels in the immune system.
4. Skin Care: Prekese contains antibacterial and microbiological agents. Due to these properties, the plant extract is used for soap and the soap can be used to cure skin diseases.
5. Weight loss: Prekese can be prepared as tea and should be taken first thing in the morning before diet and in the night which helps in reduction of weight.
6. Prekese also cleanses extra fat in our body