Grains Of Paradise

Other Names : Aframomum melegueta, Alligator Pepper, Ginny Grains, Ginny Papper, Graines, Greater Cardamom, Guinea Grains, Guinea Pepper, Guinea Seeds, Melegueta Pepper
Grains of paradise (botanical name Aframomum melegueta) is an herblike perennially growing plant that is indigenous to the marshy habitations the length of the coast in West Africa. This species belongs to the ginger family - Zingiberaceae. Occasionally, the stems of grains of paradise may be small and they generally bear marks of fallen leaves and scars. On average, the leaves of this plant are 35 cm long and 15 cm broad, having an excellent arrangement of the vascular system. Grains of paradise flowers are attractive and fragrant. While the upper part of the flowers has a rich pinkish-orange hue, their lip is orange-colored. The fruits of this herbaceous plant enclose many, minuscule golden reddish-brown seeds.

Special Precautions of Grains Of Paradise

• Do not use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.