Known in the Hausa language as “aya,” tiger nut is one of the earliest recorded plants cultivated in ancient Egypt.
However, recent studies have shown that there is more to tiger nuts than meets the eye. They are packed with a lot of health benefits that may seem too wonderful to be true.
1. It cures erectile dysfunction:
In the world of alternative medicine, this is regarded as one of the major health benefits of tiger nuts.
Tiger nuts have been shown to be very beneficial in improving the problem of erectile dysfunction (ED). Although there is no medical evidence to support this claim, natives of Ghana have been using this traditional medicine for decades in the form of palliative for treating ED.
2. It fights against bacterial infection:
Another wonderful health benefit of tiger nuts is that it helps to fight against bacteria in the human body.
As a matter of fact, a recent study has shown that tiger nuts can be used to fight bacterial infection such as E.coli, Salmonella, and Streptococcus.
3. Regulate blood pressure:
Tiger nut is a rich carrier of potassium. And potassium is said to be very useful when it comes to lowering the blood pressure.
Besides potassium, the magnesium in it also helps regulate the heartbeat and maintain normal blood pressure levels.
4. It aids in digestion:
Oral tradition has it that tiger nuts were used to treat stomach upsets, irritable bowels, and other digestive issues.
They have also been used in folk medicine as a remedy for many ailments, including flatulence and diarrhea. And the enzymes, such as amylase, lipase, and catalase that are contained in it, help aid digestion.
5. It prevents colon cancer:
Colon cancer is cancer of the large intestine (colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract. And most cases of colon cancer begin as small, noncancerous (benign) clumps of cells called adenomatous polyps. The fiber in tiger nut helps to cleanse the colon.
