Prekese (Uhio / Aidan Fruit / Tetrapleura tetraptera)

Tetrapleura tetraptera is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae native to Western Africa. The plant is called Prekese in the Twi language of Ghana. It is also called Uhio in the Igbo Language of Nigeria. The tree has many uses.

Prekese is well known as a medicinal plant throughout Africa. It is cooked in soup and fed to mothers to prevent post-partum contraction. It is also used to prevent certain types of ulcers, to inhibit the growth of bacteria, as an anti-microbial, to reduce hypertension, to manage asthma, and to promote blood flow.

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