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LOCUST BEAN

Locust bean, commonly referred to as iru by
Yorubas, 'ogiri', 'dawa dawa' by lgbos, is
local seasoning or condiment used in soups
and stews. A very popular soup ingredient,
globally, it is referred to as African locust
bean with the botanical name as Parkia
biglobosa.

These are some of the benefits of locust
bean

1. The fermented locust bean seed is used in
   controlling diabetes and cholesterol level.

2. It helps to promote good sight and aids
   digestions.

3. It is used for treating stroke and
   hypertension.

4. The water extracts of fermented locust
   bean is used to reduce blood sugar.

5. It is used in the management of bacterial
   infections.

6. The locust bean contains tannins, which
   is often recommended for the treatment of
   diarrhoea.

7. It is a potential benefit for enhancing
   weight loss.