Ehuru
Ehuru, also called African nutmeg, it is an African spice added to soups or stews. Its botanical name is Monodora Myristica, is a tropical plant of West African origin.
Ehuru comes in a hard shell that contains the seed, which is grounded, and the powder is added to traditional soups and dishes.
When cooking bear in mind that Ehuru has a strong flavor so a little goes a long way, you want to add just enough to compliment the other flavors, not overpower them.
Ehuru has been found by researchers to have loads of health benefits such as;
- weight loss
- blood pressure control
- Kidney infections treatment
- relief from headaches
- helps with insomnia (insomnia – the inability to sleep).
Ehuru is rich in Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin-c, Folic acid, and many other anti-oxidants.
