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The chaffs obtained during the oil extraction of Melon seeds can be used for making a snack called fried cake. The seeds can also be fermented and used for making a local spice known as ogiri. Due to its high oil content, Melon seeds can be used for making margarine, butter and animal feed.

Here are the benefits of including this food in your daily diet.

1. Anti-inflammatory Properties

Melon contains anti-inflammatory properties that help treat infections and injury.

A study reveals that the methanol extract of egusi significantly inhibited serotonin, carrageenan and prostaglandin which helps fight inflammation

2. Help fights cancer

Melon is a good herbal cure for cancer and is best for curing breast cancer.The results of a study by Grossman et al., (***7) showed that cucurbitacin glycosides possess pleiotropic effects on cells thus leading to both apoptosis and cell cycle arrest. Thus cucurbitacin glycosides exhibit therapeutic effects against breast cancer cells.

3. Contains anti-arthritic properties

4. Dermatological purposes

The vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) and niacin in this plant help to maintain healthy skin. Oil extracted from egusi seeds can be used for producing local soap and pomade for dermatological care.

5. Aids digestion and boosts appetite

Due to the presence of dietary fibre and vitamin B1 (Thiamine) in egusi melon, it is useful for digestion of Food. and helps to boost appetite due to its constituent of vitamin B1.