In West Africa, Prekese is from the plant Tetrapleura tetraptera (locally known as Aridan), hence at times called Aidan Fruit. Prekese is used as a spice for food and tea. It's an excellent African Tea for those interested in herbal Africa herbs. It has many medicinal benefits and it is a dietary supplement rich in vitamins. Prekese is mostly found in Ghana, West Africa. It is used to prepare palm nut soup and other types of soups especially what is known by most Ghanaians as light soup because of its perceived medicinal benefits. Prekese is well known for its many benefits in West Africa. In Ghana, Prekese has been used in food, in making tea and to flavor soft drinks. Prekese Aidan may be used for weight loss, fibroids. Prekese may also be used to prevent certain types of ulcers, to reduce hypertension, to manage asthma, and to promote blood flow. Prekese may be used for fertility. Prekese is cooked in soup and fed to mothers to prevent post-partum contraction. Other names for Prekese include Aridan, Oshosho, Imiminje, Apapa, Edeminang, Ighirehimi, and Ighimiaka.