Melegueta (melegueta: Uses, Benefits, and Medicinal Properties of Grains of Paradise)
Student: Salamatu ya'u Adamu (Project, 2025)
Department of Applied Biology
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna
Abstract
Melegueta (Aframomum melegueta), commonly known as Grains of Paradise, is a tropical spice and medicinal plant belonging to the Zingiberaceae family. It is valued for its pungent aroma, therapeutic properties, and nutritional composition. This study explores the botanical characteristics, traditional uses, and scientific significance of Melegueta. The plant’s seeds contain bioactive compounds such as gingerol, paradol, and shogaol, which exhibit antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The research highlights its role in traditional African medicine, modern pharmacology, and food industries. Findings reveal that Melegueta possesses significant health-promoting potentials, warranting further investigation into its pharmacological and industrial applications.
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- Covenant Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State 1
- Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Ogun State 4
- Crawford University of Apostolic Faith Mission Faith City, Igbesa, Ogun State 2
- Crescent University, Abeokuta, Ogun State 1
- Cross Rivers University of Technology, Calabar, Cross Rivers State 142
- Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State 11
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- Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State 138
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