Young men in search of natural aphrodisiac without side effects, have taken a dear devil likening to kunu aya. It is believed to enhance sexual prowess by those who religiously take it.
But how true is this claim?
The tigernut (Cyperus Esculentus)
Tiger nuts were one of the first plants cultivated in Egypt and traditionally used as both food and medicine.
They’re rich in a variety of nutrients and have been linked to several health benefits — ranging from better digestion to a reduced risk of heart disease.
Here are 6 emerging health benefits of tiger nuts.
1.May act as an aphrodisiac.
Tiger nuts have a history of being used to boost libido.
They’re used as aphrodisiacs in Ayurvedic medicine. In addition, men in Nigeria have used tiger nuts for generations to treat erectile dysfunction, increase sperm count, and boost libido.
That said, few studies have investigated these supposed aphrodisiac properties.
One mouse study showed that tiger nuts helped preserve testicular weight and sperm production following heavy metal poisoning.
2. May boost your immune system and help fight infections.
3. May reduce blood sugar levels
Tiger nuts may help keep your blood sugar levels in check.
Animal studies show that tiger nut extract may help reduce blood sugar levels. This may, in large part, be due to the high fiber content of the tubers, which may slow down the absorption of sugar in the gut.
4. May improve digestion:
Tiger nuts may promote healthy digestion in various ways.
For starters, they’re high in insoluble fiber, which passes through your gut without being digested. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to your stools and helps food move through your gut easily, reducing the likelihood of constipation.
Tiger nuts are also presumed to contain resistant starch, a type of fiber that can feed the friendly bacteria in your gut, helping your digestion run smoothly.
HOW TO MAKE KUNU AYA (TIGER NUT DRINK)
Ingredients:
• 2 cups of Tiger Nuts (Dried or Fresh)
• 1 medium Ginger
• 10 Dates (Or less)
• 1 Coconut (Crack the shell and extract the flesh for blending)
Directions:
Step 1:
Soak the tiger nuts in clean water Overnight (if you are using the dry tigernuts)
Step 2:
Rinse the soaked tigernuts and place in a blender. Remove the seeds from the dates, wash and place in the blender.
Peel and pour your diced coconut in the blender as well then add the skinned ginger, a little water or the coconut water and blend smooth.
Step 3:
With a Pap/Cheese cloth, strain the milk into a bowl.
The first milk strained would be thick then you place the chaff back into the blender, add some more water, blend & strain again till the whole milk is extracted.
Step 4:
Place the extracted milk drink in a refrigerator to chill.
Step 5:
Serve cold.
If you want to use it as libido boost, drink 2 hours before your kick off time.
with additional information from: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/tiger-nuts#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2
