Pigeon peas

The pigeon pea (Cajanuscajan) is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. Since its domestication in India at least 3,500 years ago, its seeds have become a common food grain in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Its consumed on a large scale mainly in South Asia and is considered to be a major source of protein for the population of that subcontinent.Also known as Adaseya or Lubiya in Sudan.
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• The pigeon peas (Cajanuscajan), alternatively known as Angola Pea, Gungo Pea, Congo-Pea, Pigeon-Pea, No Eye Pea, Red Gram, Yellow Dhal, Puerto Rico Pea, is a plant species in the legume family of the widely cultivated genus Cajanus Adans.
• Four varieties of Pigeon Peas are: tree types, tall varieties, dwarf varieties and smaller bushes. Pigeon peas are one of the most important food legume crops which grow in tropical and subtropical climates.
• It is a drought tolerant and warm weather crop. The pigeon pea is a perennial legume from the family Fabaceae. The crop can maintain growth with poor soils and little water.

Benefits :
The crop has a vast number of benefits, few mentioned below :

• It has Dietary Fiber which stimulates digestion and peristalsis, helping to relieve indigestion and constipation problems.
• These are extremely rich in amino acids such a methionine and tryptophan. This provides the building blocks needed for cellular growth It is rich in potassium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium.
• It has good amount of Vitamin A, Niacin and small amount of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6, folate and pantothenic acid.
• It cures cough, poisoning effect, gas troubles, acidity, stomach pain and piles. It makes a balanced human food, quells swelling of internal organs and with water it cures intoxicating effects.