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Aframomum melegueta | Aframomum melegueta |
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As a purgative, galactogogue (to increase production of breast milk), anthelmintic- and hemostatic agent (purifies the blood). It is also effective against schistosomiasis (bilharzia). Further is it used against intestinal infections, infestations and to calm indigestion and heartburn. Scientific classificationKingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Liliopsida Order: Zingiberales Family: Zingiberaceae Genus: Aframomum Species: A. melegueta |
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