Traditional Remedy · West Africa

Locust Bean

Parkia biglobosa

4 / 5

Low potency

Traditional Uses

ProbioticHypotensiveAntimicrobialAnti-inflammatory

Addresses Symptoms

digestion hypertension skin infections inflammation

How to Prepare

Use in soups. Take fermented version (dawadawa).

Safety profile

Generally safe.

Check interactions with your medications

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