Uziza as it is called by the Igbo’s , for the Yoruba’s it’s called Ata iyere. It’s also known as the West African Black Pepper or Ashanti pepper.
Uziza spice is used often by most tribes in Nigeria to cook soups like ofensala particular to the Igbo’s and also afiaefere which is an Efik soup, and it is also used in pepper soup.
Uziza is known for its distinct taste and aroma in cooking.
Uziza is also known for its medicinal properties.
It is a rich source of tannins, dietary fibre, protein, alkaloids, glycosides, steroids, flavonoids, essential oils, tannins, saponins, phenols, peptides.
The leaves have large percentages of beta-caryophyllene, an anti-inflammatory agent.
Uziza leaves and seeds are often being used in unorthodox ways to treat infertility affiliated with its remedial and healthy uses.
