Why garden eggs is good for ulcer patients
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Unlabelled » Why garden eggs is good for ulcer patients Written by Sade Oguntola Thursday, 26 May 2011 Garden egg (Solanum melongena) is the fruit in season and for its lovers having steamed yam and stew made with garden egg is a delight. The benefits of eating garden eggs however extend far beyond ensuring that one’s desire for a good breakfast is satisfied. From Cotonou to Harare, Mozambique to Senegal, this fruit is a highly valued delicacy and constituent of the African food. It also represents fertility and blessing. It is thus not uncommon to find it
served during wedding ceremonies across the African continent. Garden egg, a very valuable agricultural product referred to as “igba” in local parlance is the fruit of the “egg plant” primarily grown for its fruit. The fruit is variable in size and shape, ellipsoid to elongate, green or white-streaked green. But garden egg plant has more to offer than ensuring fewer cases of constipation, reduction in blood cholesterol and protection from poor vision due to glaucoma. Surprisingly, expert in a study indicated that garden egg could be used for the treatment of stomach ulcers. A study undertaken to evaluate the possible anti- ulcer effect of the African garden egg experimentally in rats found that it possessed ulcer protective properties against ulcers induced experimentally, making it a cheap source of natural anti- ulcer remedy. This was a study that was published in the 2011 journal of the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. It was carried out by Anosike Chioma, Abonyi Obiora and Ubaka Chukwuemeka, all from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. In the study, 25 overnight fasted rats were divided randomly into five groups of five rats. Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 received normal saline, extract dose levels of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg of ranitidine respectively. All administrations were given orally. The methanol extract of the plant fruit was prepared by maceration. Ulcers were induced using two ulcerogenic agents (indomethacin, 50 mg/ kg and aspirin 200 mg/kg). Ulcer index was checked and analysed with appropriate statistical tools. The scientists found that extract of garden egg showed positive effect on all the models used. It produced higher ulcer inhibition than ranitidine in the indomethacin and acid-ethanol models. All the anti-ulcer effects of the extract at different doses were dose dependent but only in indomethacin model did it produce statistically significant ulcer reduction in all doses compared to control. However, in a study by Drs. S.O Bello and others in the 2005 edition of the Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, which assessed the toxicity and pharmacological properties of the aqueous crude extract of garden egg, while the researchers agree that this fruit may work both for the control of weight and asthma, they raised some doubt about its use for the control of acute attacks of asthma. Even though garden egg is generally said not to contain huge amount of protein and other nutrients, it is low in sodium, low in calories and very rich in high dietary fibre. It is also high in potassium, a necessary salt that helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulate blood pressure. Nonetheless, garden egg is very rich in nutrient and it serves as good appetizer, helps to boost the immune system, strengthens body tissues, help to enhance free circulation of bloods as well as a fruit that diabetics should cherish. Eating plenty of fruits is very helpful in warding off excess body weight, heart disease and stroke. In a review of garden egg benefits for people with diabetes and hypertension, researchers in the 2008 edition of the journal, Bioresource Technology, corroborated the National Diabetes Education Programme of NIH, Mayo Clinic and American Diabetes Association recommendation of eggplant- based diet as a choice for management of type 2 diabetes. The researchers, attributing the rationale for this suggestion to the high fiber and low soluble carbohydrate content of eggplant, stated that its consumption supported the control of glucose absorption and the reduction of the associated hypertension, respectively. Equally, researchers in a study of the protective effect of five eggplant varieties (the purple colored moderate size, white- green colored moderate size, long green, green striped moderate size and pale-green colored small size) on the liver, found it was good for maintaining a healthy liver because of its richness in antioxidants. This was documented in the 2010 Food and Chemical Toxicology journal. Meanwhile the leaf of the “garden egg” plant is useful for tooth ache and as a snake bite remedy. It is also applied to areas of skin disease, infections and sores. Meanwhile, another recommendation for treating ulcer was included in the Pax Herbal Centre report entitled “Herbal Remedies for 30 Common Ailments”. This was published in Nature Power. For peptic ulcer, it recommends: “Dry the peels of half-ripe banana and plantain and grind into powder. Mix one teaspoon of the powder with a little honey and lick. Take two tablespoons twice daily.
served during wedding ceremonies across the African continent. Garden egg, a very valuable agricultural product referred to as “igba” in local parlance is the fruit of the “egg plant” primarily grown for its fruit. The fruit is variable in size and shape, ellipsoid to elongate, green or white-streaked green. But garden egg plant has more to offer than ensuring fewer cases of constipation, reduction in blood cholesterol and protection from poor vision due to glaucoma. Surprisingly, expert in a study indicated that garden egg could be used for the treatment of stomach ulcers. A study undertaken to evaluate the possible anti- ulcer effect of the African garden egg experimentally in rats found that it possessed ulcer protective properties against ulcers induced experimentally, making it a cheap source of natural anti- ulcer remedy. This was a study that was published in the 2011 journal of the Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. It was carried out by Anosike Chioma, Abonyi Obiora and Ubaka Chukwuemeka, all from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. In the study, 25 overnight fasted rats were divided randomly into five groups of five rats. Groups 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 received normal saline, extract dose levels of 100, 200 and 400 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg of ranitidine respectively. All administrations were given orally. The methanol extract of the plant fruit was prepared by maceration. Ulcers were induced using two ulcerogenic agents (indomethacin, 50 mg/ kg and aspirin 200 mg/kg). Ulcer index was checked and analysed with appropriate statistical tools. The scientists found that extract of garden egg showed positive effect on all the models used. It produced higher ulcer inhibition than ranitidine in the indomethacin and acid-ethanol models. All the anti-ulcer effects of the extract at different doses were dose dependent but only in indomethacin model did it produce statistically significant ulcer reduction in all doses compared to control. However, in a study by Drs. S.O Bello and others in the 2005 edition of the Research Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences, which assessed the toxicity and pharmacological properties of the aqueous crude extract of garden egg, while the researchers agree that this fruit may work both for the control of weight and asthma, they raised some doubt about its use for the control of acute attacks of asthma. Even though garden egg is generally said not to contain huge amount of protein and other nutrients, it is low in sodium, low in calories and very rich in high dietary fibre. It is also high in potassium, a necessary salt that helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulate blood pressure. Nonetheless, garden egg is very rich in nutrient and it serves as good appetizer, helps to boost the immune system, strengthens body tissues, help to enhance free circulation of bloods as well as a fruit that diabetics should cherish. Eating plenty of fruits is very helpful in warding off excess body weight, heart disease and stroke. In a review of garden egg benefits for people with diabetes and hypertension, researchers in the 2008 edition of the journal, Bioresource Technology, corroborated the National Diabetes Education Programme of NIH, Mayo Clinic and American Diabetes Association recommendation of eggplant- based diet as a choice for management of type 2 diabetes. The researchers, attributing the rationale for this suggestion to the high fiber and low soluble carbohydrate content of eggplant, stated that its consumption supported the control of glucose absorption and the reduction of the associated hypertension, respectively. Equally, researchers in a study of the protective effect of five eggplant varieties (the purple colored moderate size, white- green colored moderate size, long green, green striped moderate size and pale-green colored small size) on the liver, found it was good for maintaining a healthy liver because of its richness in antioxidants. This was documented in the 2010 Food and Chemical Toxicology journal. Meanwhile the leaf of the “garden egg” plant is useful for tooth ache and as a snake bite remedy. It is also applied to areas of skin disease, infections and sores. Meanwhile, another recommendation for treating ulcer was included in the Pax Herbal Centre report entitled “Herbal Remedies for 30 Common Ailments”. This was published in Nature Power. For peptic ulcer, it recommends: “Dry the peels of half-ripe banana and plantain and grind into powder. Mix one teaspoon of the powder with a little honey and lick. Take two tablespoons twice daily.
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