TURKEY BERRY-(KWAHO NSUSUA)

                                                 AMAZING HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURKEY BERRY

(KWAHO NSUSUA)

Article written by Dr Kutin
Agona Duakwa, Central, Region.
Ghana.
What is Turkey Berry ?
Turkey Berry is a type of spiny, flowering shrub that produces large cluster of yellow-green pea-packed berries .The scientific name of Turkey Berry is Solanum torvum, it belongs to nightshade family of plant. Other common name in Akan language is 'Kwahu Nsusua' or Abeduero. It is believed to have originated from Central and South America, but they spread easily much like weeds and can be found all over the world, including Asia, pacific Island, America and Africa. Turkey berry [Kwahu Nsusua] is used as both a food and herbal remedy for countless physical ailment. 
Science Behind Turkey Berry.
.Research done on 8th February, 2022. by University of Cape Coast on the nutritional value in the Turkey Berry indicate that Protein-2.32g, Iron-7.6mg, Calcium 22mg, Vitamin A-70ng, Vitamin C 2.68mg, Dietary fiber 3.9g, carbohydrates 7.03g etc. Also used for their medicinal properties such as aiding in the production of new red blood cell, and boosting overall immunity against common cold and fly.
 Why should you eat Turkey Berry? Turkey Berry contain a lot of room and so very good for treating anemia, treat diabetes, protect  against cancer, treat kidney disease, prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke, regulate menstruation, weight gain, treatment of phlegm and mucus, treat indigestion and diarrhea, prevent intestinal worm, may protect Against Heavy metal Toxicity. 
Turkey Berry mixed with milk. Research conducted by Opera News company Ltd in 2021, on "turkey berry mix with milk". Both Turkey berry and milk join their forces together to help produce ample red blood cell and as well as aid in effective blood circulation in the body which does not put pressure in the heart. Both collaborate to eradicate Anemia the prevent any disease associated with the blood and the cardiovascular system. It is very efficacious and effective.


Safety, and Precaution and Possible Side of the Turkey Berry
All the parts of the Turkey Berry plant including its root, leave, stem and fruits are used for medicinal, horticultural and homemade culinary purposes throughout the world. Like other nightshades, turkey berry contain a class of compound called glycoalkaloids, When consumed in large dose can cause adverse digestive and neurological symptoms such as nausea, stomach ache, diarrheas, and confusion. There isn't robust scientific evidence regarding the safety of turkey berry among pregnancy and breastfeeding women.
Conclusion
This indigenous plant has saved the lives of the people in the world. To live long life is to clean the blood vessels which put less pressure on the heart. Turkey Berry has spiritual benefits as well. The title of this review refers to the popular phrase 'Let thy food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food', often ascribed to Hippocrates (400 BC), and used to emphasize the importance of nutrition to prevent or cure disease.
Reference;
Opera News CO. Ltd news published in 15/08/2021 on Turkey Berry mixed with milk.
University of Cape Coast, researched on Nutritional Value on Turkey Berry published on 08/02/2022.
WHO, Nutritional Value on Plant of nightshades.