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Grains of Paradise

Aframomum melegueta (seed)

Spicewarmingdigestionmetabolismculinary

Grains of Paradise is a peppery, ginger-family spice used for warming digestion and bold flavor. It’s sometimes marketed for metabolism support, but its best real-world use is culinary + digestive comfort.

Key Benefits

Warming digestive spice used traditionally for stomach comfort
Peppery flavor enhancer as an alternative to black pepper
Sometimes used in ‘metabolism support’ blends (evidence mixed)

Common Issues It May Help With

indigestion
gas/bloating
cold discomfort (warming support)

How To Use (Simple)

Food: grind lightly and use like pepper in stews, meats, roasted veggies
Tea: steep a pinch in hot water 5–10 min (strong flavor)
Blend idea: grains of paradise + ginger + cinnamon for warming tea

Taste / Notes

Peppery, citrusy, aromatic heat.

Evidence Level

Limited human evidence for metabolic claims; traditional digestive/culinary use is the most reliable.

Cautions

Spicy herbs can aggravate reflux/GERD for some people. Start small.

Interactions

No common major interactions at culinary doses.

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