What is a Bonduc Nut? Exploring the Fever Nut's Uses
                                
                                
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                                Bonduc nut, scientifically known as *Caesalpinia bonduc*, is a prickly, climbing shrub with a long history in traditional medicine across Asia and Africa. Its name derives from the Arabic word "bonduce" meaning "little ball," a nod to its seeds' globular shape. These seeds, known as fever nuts or nicker nuts, have been used for centuries to treat various ailments, particularly fevers and inflammation.