Ehuru is a seed that is used as a spice because of its aromatic and fragrant qualities. Cooking with it in traditional Nigerian cuisine, such as stewing it into soups, and using it in traditional medical combinations is also common.
Ehuru (botanical name: monodora myristica) is the dried seeds of a tropical tree of the same species as the mace nutmeg, and it is derived from the same plant.
Originally from West Africa, this tree has been planted in other regions of the world, where the dried seeds are used as a low-cost substitute for the spice nutmeg.
The seeds of the tree are the most valuable portion of the tree, while its fruits and bark are also known to be beneficial to humankind.
Ariwo is the name given to it by the Yoruba, gujiya and miya is the name given to it by the Hausa, and ehuru/ehu is the name given to it by the Igbo. Others refer to it as African nutmeg, Jamaican nutmeg, or Calabash nutmeg, among other names.
This natural goodness is primarily utilized in 'Banga or Pepper soup,' but it can also be found in a variety of other dishes, such as your ofada sauce, which you can find here.
Ehuru is a very aromatic cooking spice with a distinct flavor that is used in a variety of dishes. It is a fantastic se*x stimulant that increases desire in both men and women at the same time.
It is one of the Nigerian spices that has been shown to increase ovulation. It is a good source of iron, folic acid, vitamins E and C, magnesium, and calcium, and it can aid to treat the common cold and flu, as well as burn fat and lower cholesterol levels.
Studies have also revealed that consuming African nutmeg improves intellectual performance (as a brain booster),
regulates heart rate and blood pressure, cures kidney infections and dissolves kidney stones, enhances sexual desire, treats insomnia (sleeplessness), and eliminates foul breath
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