"Iru" to the Yoruba, locust beans to the world


The plant commonly referred to as "Iru" by the Yoruba is also known as locust beans. It is also a local ingredient for soup and stew such as Egusi, Ewedu, and so on.
There are various health benefits that to be derived from locust beans, one of such is that it contains nutrients like protein which build and repair tissues in the body, carbohydrate which is a source of energy to body. It also helps to fuel the brain, kidney, heart muscles and the central nervous system. Fat and calcium are also included in locust beans.
According to research, Locust Beans contains tannin and astringent substances found in many plants
Some benefits of the plant are listed herein
1. Locust beans make vision clearer: Consumption of locust beans helps to give good eyesight to people who have eye problem such as cataract, minus eyes, myopia, glaucoma and the rest because it also contain natural nutrient that can maintain eye health
2. Locust beans treat stroke: A stroke is a disruption of oxygenated blood to the brain. It is also usually associated with cholesterol and high blood pressure one of the most convenient way to treat the sickness is to consume locust beans regularly.
3. Use to control cholesterol: Cholesterol causes blockage of blood vessels, which can lead to heart-related diseases. The consumption of locust beans can control this menace.
 4. Locust beans treat Diarrhoea: Locust beans can serve as a local medicine for diarrhoea, because it contains a nutrient called tannis and the substance works for diarrhoea medicine
 5. Locust Beans treats hypertension: Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is when the pressure of blood pumped through the arteries is higher than it should be.  The consumption of locust beans can serve as a local medication for patients suffering this disease.

Waley Lomi 



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