Pigeon Peas

Latin Name: Cajanus cajan
Familiy: Fabaceae

culinary use

Pigeon peas are a very nutritious food. It provides 26% protein and is ideal when combined with chicken, pork, chicken or rice. It is an excellent source of fiber and, compared to other legumes, it does not generate as much gas in the digestive tract.

Medicinal use

Pigeon pea is reported as a preventive in dysentery, kidney diseases and blood disorders. In some countries pigeon pea extracts are used to treat bronchitis and pneumonia.