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Negro Pepper is a spice commonly found in the savannah vegetation zone of Africa and South America.

Known as Uda seed in Igbo, Eeru Alamo in Yoruba and Chimba in Hausa, Its botanical name is Xylopia aethiopica and it belongs to the Annonaceae family. It has a smoky aroma.
In Nigeria, pepper soup isn’t complete without using Uda seed as a spice.

It can be used alone or mixed with garlic or ginger for making herbal tea. It can also be used as a preservative.

Uda seed possesses great nutritional and medicinal properties that contain high essential phytochemical compoundslike copper, zinc, protein, camphene, manganese, alkaloids, Diter penic, Limonene, Folic acid, Flavanoid, Vitamins: A, B1, B2, C and E.

Here are some of its many health benefits.

The benefits

Good for fighting malaria due to its anti-malaria property.

It has antimicrobial properties to combat microbial invasion.

Consumption of Negro pepper by new mothers is necessary to clear blood clots in the womb after delivery.

Negro pepper is good for combating respiratory discomforts like pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma.

The antioxidant properties in Negro pepper prevent and destroys the growth of cancer cells.

Good for combating pathogens or organisms that cause syphilis.

Negro pepper has analgesic effect so its consumption is good to reduce general pain.

Negro pepper has anti-inflammatory properties and so can be used in the treatment of arthritis, rheumatism and other inflammatory conditions.

Regular consumption of Negro pepper is healthy for treating gastric ulcer.

Good for the treatment of ailments such as cough, flu and cold.

The antibacterial properties in Negro pepper help kill bacteria which cause dysentery in the stomach and intestine.

It is used as a natural contraceptive.

Promotes weight loss.

The crushed seeds are effective in the treatment of boil, itches and skin eruption when applied directly on the skin.

The extract from Negro pepper plants is used as insecticides.

Negro pepper is a preservative.

Dried Negro peppers are usually used in folk medicine for increasing menstrual blood flow. It can also be used for treating amenorrhea.

As good as this spice is, there is experimental evidence that it inhibits fertility! A lot of women use it as a natural means of contraception. So, a woman trying to achieve pregnancy should avoid taking tea made from it. It is also an abortifacient, so, it is not safe for pregnant women.

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Vaginal steaming is not new.

It is a self-healing and self-empowering practice that our ancestors regularly engaged in.

They knew that within the elements of nature (fire, water, steam and herbs) was healing.

Vaginal steaming is used to address fibroids, heavy periods, cramping, bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, unexplained infertility, PCOS, va**nal dryness, postpartum care, and womb based trauma.

Vaginal steaming helps Fight UTI and other infections!

Since UTI is the most common problem for women, help prevent it by giving proper va**nal care and cleansing.

Pluck guava leaf / scent leaf
Wash thoroughly.
Put d guava leaf inside d bucket or putty.
Pour hot water
Sit on it for 20mins.

Cleanse and be protected!