Guinea pepper, its benefits and how to use it?


Spices are most often used to season our dishes, but not only! Sometimes they have real "power" over the body. When it comes to guinea pepper, the benefits are such that there is something for everyone.


For the record, this is a plant of African origin and more precisely Ethiopian! Since its discovery by the Indians, the seeds of this plant have become quite popular thanks to their benefits on the body. Also called seed of Paradise, Selim pepper, black pepper, long pepper or Maniguette, they are generally found in the wild and hardly outside the producing country. Hence the rarity of these.


Selim pepper is made up of both seeds contained in a long, thin, blackish bumpy pod 3 to 5 cm long that resembles a bean. Seeds and pods are inseparable.


The benefits of guinea pepper


As we said before, the name "seed of Paradise" given to this plant is not trivial. This is a tribute to its many beneficial actions for humans, namely:


· Its positive action on the respiratory system: guinea pepper acts as a vasodilator, which increases circulation in the pulmonary cage. This action helps in the treatment of certain respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia ...


Its ability to strengthen the nervous system thanks to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. In other words, it is an antidepressant that improves brain function.


· Its positive action on the fight against bacterial infections: here, guinea pepper acts as a simple stimulant of the immune system. This stimulation aims to boost the latter's capacities.


· Its positive stimulation of the digestive system thanks to its active agents. It also works for stomach aches by providing relief to patients. In some countries it is used as a medicine for constipation, diarrhea and intoxication.

Its action on sleep as a sedative! Most often, it ensures restful and peaceful sleep.


· In some cultures of black Africa, they are burned like incense to purify or disenvigorate houses and holy places.


· In West Africa, young mothers and their babies consume pepper infusion in order to give strength and good health to the baby and its mother.


· Selim pepper combined with Akpi seeds and the fruit on 4 sides are used to boost ovulation in women. Blending its three spices in a drink helps women who have difficulty conceiving increase their chances of having a child.


Note: the virtues of the seed of Paradise are not limited to those mentioned above. Sometimes, it is also attributed the aphrodisiac properties ...


How to use this plant?


The uses of guinea pepper are numerous and most often depend on purpose or preference. Generally, the powder of these seeds is used as a spice for many African and Western dishes. This use has even, in some countries, made this plant essential for certain dishes. Note that this powder can come from the rind, the seed, or the whole fruit ...


In addition to this previous use, the bark of the tree of these seeds is also prized for its strength and is used in the manufacture of doors and some furniture. You can also find these seeds in many soaps, essential oils, ointments, balms ... Generally, the application is provided by the manufacturer or the seller. Finally, Guinea pepper is also used as a food flavoring in some regions.


Find the akpi trio, 4 sides and guinea pepper to boost your ovulation!