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Introducing African Pear, You Need to Eat
bernard4ve (28) in nature • 11 hours ago
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The African pear can be described has being evergreen. it originated from the Eastern part of Nigeria Igbo land, Ibibio, Annang and many more tribes within the South Eastern region of Nigeria.This fruit has many names especially in Nigeria, where it is mostly grown. The Igbos call it "Ube" and the Ibibios and Annangs call it "Eben", others know and give it different names. Botanically, it is known as Dacryodes edulis . When the fruit is ripe, the color is bluish-purple skin and a pale to rich green flesh. Some African countries such as Gabon call it Atanga, Cameroonians call it safouin (safou) while some other parts of the world call it bush-butter pear, butter fruit or African plum.

Scientists Discovery About the Pear
Scientists have proven it to contain a broad range of pharmacological, medicinal, and biological properties that are highly beneficial to human health. Ube are believed to be anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, diuretic, and antispasmodics in nature.

Benefits of Ube

Rich source of Vitamins C and E , which contain antioxidant mineral that helps in maintaining a healthy skin and slowing down the aging process.

High in the concentration of calcium and phosphorus.

It provides the body with minerals that can supply the daily requirement for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.

It also improves the dentin formulation protecting the enamel from demineralization. Also rich in fiber which helps prevent constipation and enhances regularity of bowel movement.

As an alternative source of fats and oi

Researchers believe the chemical constituents of the pears such as phytochemicals, minerals, sugars, vitamins, lipids and protein. Literally speaking, African pear is a fleshy pulpy and luscious buttery fruit, which is richly packed with minerals, vitamins and oils.

The oil contains linoleic acid, which is a vital polyunsaturated fatty acids and it helps in the prevention of vascular heart diseases.

The oil of African pear has a greater amount of oxidative stability unlike those with unsaturated acids.

Skin irritation prevention.

Incense production, pear exudates and resin can be used traditionally for the production of burning incense, the pleasant smell and smoke from the African pear exudates while burning, is believed to be capable of wading off evil spirit.

Cancer prevention.

The African pear is indeed very rich fruits, why not taste it ...

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