1 | Scientific | Irvingia gabonensis |
2 | Common names | Wild mango, bush mango, duiker nut |
3 | Local name | Basebuo (Twi), ogbono, akpan |
4 | Family name | Irvingiaceae |
5 | Description | It is a tree that grows to a height of about 80m with small leaves, large drupe fruit and fibrous flesh . The trees yield a hard wood useful in construction. |
6 | Habitat | It is endemic to forest regions |
7 | Part used | Seed, bark of stem |
8 | Active ingredients | Fat and protein, oleic and stearic acid, iron potassium etc. |
9 | Uses | reduces weight, lowers cholesterol levels, and improve control of diabetes. Treats Arteriosclerosis |