Grains of Paradise
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Botanical Name |
Aframomum melegueta |
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Family |
Zingiberaceae |
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Other Names |
Alligator pepper, guinea grains, melegueta peppr |
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Native to |
West Africa |
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Parts Used |
Seeds |
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Actions |
Anti-ulcer |
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Constituents |
Volatile oil –humulene, caryophyllene. Pungent principles –paradols, gingerols, 6-shogaol, gingerone Tannins, starch |