🌴Caribbean Folk Medicine
Pigeon Peas
legume
The pigeon pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae native to the Eastern Hemisphere. The pigeon pea is widely cultivated in tropical and semitropical regions around the world, being commonly consumed in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Conditions addressed
How to use
½ cup cooked daily
- Soak overnight, then simmer until tender.
- Use in soups, stews, dips, or as a side dish.