African Locust Bean (Iru)
Parkia biglobosa
About African Locust Bean (Iru)
African Locust Bean (Iru) (Parkia biglobosa) is a herb used in the Yoruba & West African Medicine tradition to help with High Blood Pressure, Wound Healing, Eye Health, and Digestive Issues. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, used both internally and topically.
Botanical background
Parkia biglobosa, also known as the African locust bean or néré, is a perennial deciduous tree of the Fabaceae family. It is found in a wide range of environments in Africa and is primarily grown for its pods that contain both a sweet pulp and valuable seeds. Where the tree is grown, the crushing and fermenting of these seeds constitutes an important economic activity. Various parts of the locust bean tree are used for medicinal purposes....
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist