5 Diseases You Never Knew African Velvet Tamarind (Awin) Could Treat
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African velvet tamarind, known as awin in Yoruba, icheku in Igbo and tsamiyar kurm in Hausa. It is grown on the Dialium Guineense tree. It is a seasonal fruit with an orange pulp that has a sweet and tangy taste and a velvet shel.
Many people enjoy the fruit but are ignorant of its health benefits. Here are five diseases this fruit can treat.
1. Treats Ulcer and Prevents Hypertension
The juice from the leaves of velvet tamarind has the ability to increase gastric mucus secretion which sooths gastric ulcer. The leaves are also highly diuretic, that is, they aid the production of urine, which makes it easier for the heart to pump blood hence, reducing the risk of hypertension.
2. Malaria
According to research, the leaves of this fruit have the growth of plasmodium falciparum which causes malaria. This can be used to make a concoction to cure malaria.
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3. Reliefs Menstrual Cramp and Stops Diarrhoea
The stem bark extract has significant analgesic property, therefore, it can be used a pain reliever for menstrual cramps. It also stops diarrhoea. You can mix it with papaya leaves, salt, and water for a more effective result. It can also stop diarrhoea.
4. Improves Oral Hygiene And Cures Toothache
You can use the stem of this health-enhancing fruit as a chewing stick since it contains saponin which adds cleaning effect to the teeth, removes plaques, and prevents cavities in the teeth.
5. Anti-inflammatory and Anti-microbial Properties
The fruit pulp contains abundant vitamin C, and this efficiently fights against microbial infections. Also, the bark can be used to reduce inflammation in bronchial tubes, which arises due to bronchitis.
