Aframomum melegueta is popular referred to as alligator seeds or grains of paradise. The herb is predominant present in Cameroon and Nigeria where it is also used to spice up food as well as love life.
Aframomum melegueta is a spice that belongs to the family Zingiberaceae. It closely resembles ginger and shares several similar bioactive compounds with ginger. The seeds of the plant have powerful antioxidant properties which enable it to target and destroy free radicals that predispose cells to cancer. Traditionally it has been used to treat cancers and tumors.
Aphrodisiac Properties of Aframomum melegueta
The seeds of Aframomum melegueta have been shown through experimental study to have a significant effect on the penile erection index by enhancing vasodilation in the penile tissues. This increases blood flow to the penis which achieves harder erections. It also increases serum concentrations of testosterone. A higher level of testosterone (male sex hormone) increases the man’s desires for sex.
Taking between 250 mg and 1 gm. of the seeds of Aframomum melegueta about an hour before sexual activity yields the best results. Alternatively use 2.5mg/kg to 10mg/kg of body weight two times a day for consistent results.