A booklet on Aidan Fruit

 A booklet on

AIDAN FRUIT

By Obasi Kelechi

Aidan fruit

Aidan Fruit, botanically known as Tetrapleura tetraptera is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, native to West Africa. The plant is called Uhio (Uhiokrihio) or (ushakirisha) in the Igbo Language of Nigeria.

The tree has many uses. Its sweet fragrance is valued, its fruit is used to spice dishes, such as Banga soup, and its bark is used for supposed medicinal purposes.

The major constituents are tannins, flavonoids and starch. It is mostly used to prepare several indigenous delicacies because of its aroma and medicinal effects.

It is one of the greatest wonder plants in the World. It is used as an exotic spice, medicine and as a dietary supplement.

AIDAN FRUIT is a highly medicinal spice widely used for ages in treating infertility, it does not only flush out the remnants of blood which might hinder conception after childbirth but cures several ailments including infections as well as enhances fertility in both men and women.

Aidan spice has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is used in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism. Without proof and from oral traditions, Aidan fruit is believed to shrink uterine fibroids. Tetrapleura tetraptera reduces episodes of epilepsy and convulsions.

Aidan fruit is the utmost traditional herb of pregnant women right after delivery. It is prepared together with the soup and served to the postpartum mothers to prevent them from getting abdominal contractions and any other mishaps after delivery. Pods of Aidan fruit are rich in calcium, iron, and potassium.

Aidan fruit is highly valuable because it contains a high amount of essential phytochemicals and nutrients that are vital for the healthy functioning of the body. It is an excellent source of potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, flavonoids, phosphorus, tannins, alkaloids, saponins, steroids and phenolic compounds.

When consumed regularly, it has been said to help with diabetes and glucose levels, reducing hypertension, lowering blood pressure, providing essential postpartum nutrients that restore blood loss and produce milk, relieving fevers and showing wound-healing effects.

Health benefits

Among the ailments it cures are:-

•Leprosy, diabetes, hypertension, convulsions, fibroid, and the likes. 

•It regulates blood sugar levels.

•Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

•Lowers blood pressure.

•Boosts the immune system.

•Weight loss and anti-aging properties.

•Regulates Blood sugar – Diabetes.

•Serves as an insect repellant- The plant has a strong scent because of the presence of essential oils found in it. This strong aroma therefore, acts as a mosquito repellant.

•Postpartum Care

•Antibacterial Properties

•Contraceptive Properties- Similarly, Saponin and ethanol extract are found in the stem and bark of the Aidan plant. These extracts help to release a luteinizing hormone that can serve as contraceptives.

•Used in treatment of Leprosy

•Management of Convulsion

•Culinary Spice- The Aidan fruit has a pleasant scent and is commonly used as a seasoning in a variety of recipes; including white soup, meat and fish pepper soup, ukazi soup, palm kernel soup, and others. This spicy plant can be either crushed or broken into small portions while cooking. When broken into small bits, it is advised to be removed after the meal is done before serving.

•Dermatological Care

•Boosts Immune System

Spiritual benefits

Certain people believe Exodus 30:34 proves the existence of Aidan fruit in the Bible.

It has been said to have spiritual uses and benefits too, these are the few gathered from those claims:--

Spiritual Uses of Aidan fruit

• It is used to remove spiritual burdens.

• It is used to treat chronic headaches.

• It is used to treat barrenness.

• It is used to increase business growth.

• Aidan fruit is used to treat epilepsy.

• It helps to stop bad dreams.

• Aidan fruit is used to increase one's financial strength and growth spiritually

The use of Aidan fruit for spiritual purposes can be done in several ways.

• By drinking the liquid after boiling.

• Inhaling the smoke after burning it.

• Adding ground powdered form of Aidan fruit to your diet.

          Eat healthy, stay safe.