Grains of Paradise
Aframomum melegueta
A peppery West African spice (a ginger relative) used for digestion; preliminary interest for metabolism/brown fat.
Traditional use (african-diaspora): A peppery West African spice (a ginger relative) used for digestion; preliminary interest for metabolism/brown fat.
A peppery West African spice (a ginger relative) used for digestion; preliminary interest for metabolism/brown fat.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A peppery West African spice (a ginger relative) used for digestion; preliminary interest for metabolism/brown fat.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Safe in culinary amounts.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Safe in culinary amounts.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.