Grains of Selim Pepper 100g - SPICESontheWEB

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It’s crucial to consult with a doctor before incorporating Grains of Selim or any new remedy into your regimen. Grains of Selim possess great nutritional and medicinal values and all the parts are very useful medicinally, although the fruits are most commonly used for therapeutic purposes. It can be taken as a decoction, concoction or even chewed and swallowed for the management of various aches and pains. Grains of Selim is used in the treatment of a number of diseases including cough, malaria, constipation, uterine fibroid, and amenorrhea. It is also used locally as carminative, stimulant and adjunct to other remedies for the treatment of skin infection. Some individuals, especially those with specific allergies or medical conditions, might be advised not to consume it. Grains of Selim has anti-spirochetal properties therefore are potentially useful in treating syphilis, yaws and other related diseases. 12. Has Anti-fertility Properties

Researches have revealed that the bark of Grains of Selim consists of some powerful properties, which are very effective in treating respiratory system diseases like common cold, bacterial pneumonia, asthma and bronchitis. The pungent, peppery taste of the seeds is caused by aromatic ketones, such as (6)-paradol (systematic name: 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-decan-3-one). Essential oils, which are the dominating flavor components in the closely related cardamom, [3] occur only in traces. All these pharmacological Selim pepper benefits show why the traditional uses of the spice are justified. How to use Selim pepper Antioxidants play a vital role in combating free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage.The dry fruits are smoked like tobacco and the smoke inhaled to relieve respiratory ailments. Traditional medical practitioners and birth attendants use a decoction of the seeds to induce placental discharge postpartum due to its abortifacient effect. The crushed seeds are applied topically on the forehead to treat headache and neuralgia. The decoction of the seeds is also used as a vermifuge for roundworms. The bark essential oil contains pinene, trans-pinocarveol, verbenone and myrtenol while the leaf oil has spathulenol, cryptone, beta-caryophyllene and limonene (Ayedoun, et al., 1996) Nutritional Composition Grains of Selimare rich in antioxidants, which can help bolster the immune system and offer protection from disease.

In Senegal, the fruit is used to flavor café Touba, a coffee drink that is the country's spiritual beverage and the traditional drink of the Mouride brotherhood. [10] In the Middle Ages the fruit was exported to Europe as a 'pepper.' Xylopia aethiopica contains a number of bioactive compounds including β-pinene, 1,8-cineol, α-terpineol, terpinene-4-ol, paradol, bisabolene, linalool (E)-β-ocimene, α-farnesene, β-pinene, α-pinene, myrtenol and β-phellandrene. Therefore, its medicinal activities may be due to the presence of these bioactive compounds in it. This spice is typically used in small amounts due to its strong taste and heat level. It can be used whole or ground and added to dishes at the beginning of cooking to allow the flavors to develop. It can also be used as a rub for meat or fish before grilling or smoking. How do you prepare Grains of Selim for cooking? Their potential antimicrobial properties might help in fighting off harmful bacteria in the mouth, reducing the risk of dental issues.Grains of Selim (Hwentia)are advantageous for patients with arthritis and other inflammatory illnesses because they have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and inflammation in the body. Xylopia aethiopica (Family Annonaceae) is a multipurpose tree that is very important in the local economy, supplying foods, a wide range of medicines, and wood. It remains an important traded plant species throughout parts of Africa, sold in local markets as a spice and medicine. The dried fruits of Xvlopia aethiopica; commonly referred to as ‘the grain of Seli’m are used as an herbal medicine. The tree is often cultivated near villages and often protected when growing in the forest. The pods are crushed and added whole to soups or stews, then removed before serving the food. Paste from smoked and ground pods can be used as a spice rub for fish.