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