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BITTER KOLA (GARCINIA KOLA)

  Bitter kola, also known as Garcinia Kola, is a plant found in Central and Western Africa that has long been valued for its medicinal properties. Although traditional African medicine uses all parts of the Bitter Kola plant, the seeds are mostly commonly eaten. Bitter kola seeds have a sharp, bitter flavor that eases into a slight sweetness as you chew, and they’re typically eaten raw. In 2013, study found that bitter kola was high in the following nutrients: Carbohydrates Fat Protein The study same study also found that bitter kola had high levels of: Vitamin C Calcium  Potassium Iron *HEALTH BENEFITS OF BITTER KOLA  a.Thephrodisiac credentials.   b. It may be a remedy for osteoarthritis.  c.Bitter kola has antibacterial qualities.  d. The nuts may improve the function of the lungs.   e. Bitter kola nut may improve the immune system. f. It may be an antimalarial agent. g. Bitter kola may help to fight glaucoma and many mo...

EGUSI (WHITE-SEED MELON)

 Cucumeropsis mannii is a species of melon native to tropical Africa west of the East African Rift, where it is grown for food and as a source of oil. It produces climbing vines up to 4 meters long which are covered in stiff hairs. The heart-shaped or roughly palmate leaves are up to 12 centimeters long and 14 wide. It bears small yellow male and female flowers with petals under a centimeter in length. The fruit is egg-shaped or an elongated ovate shape, up to about 19 centimeters long and 8 wide, and cream in color with green streaks. The fruit and white seeds are edible. The plant is grown more often for the seed oil than for the fruit. White seed melon contain the following 52.0% oil, 28.4% protein (60% in defatted flour), 2.7% fiber, 3.6% ash, and 8.2% carbohydrate. They are good sources of essential amino acids, especially arginine, tryptophan and methionine, vitamins B1, B2, and niacin, and S, Ca, Mg, Mn, K, P, Fe, and Zn. The oil produced from these seeds is rich and flavorf...

Wild MANGO(OGBONO)

  Irvingia Gabonensis  is a genus of African and Southeast Asian trees in the family Irvingiaceae, sometimes known by the common names  wild mango, African mango, bush mango, dika, mbukpap uyo  or ogbono. They bear edible mango-like fruits, and are especially valued for their fat- and protein-rich nuts. The health benefits of ogbono include  raising the levels of high-density lipoprotein (good) cholesterol, promoting weight loss and reducing inflammation . Ogbono seeds are also nutritious because they are rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Multiple studies have shown that ogbono seed (Irvingia gabonensis) is helpful in reducing blood glucose levels and reducing the risk of diabetes. Ogbono seeds help in the regulation of insulin levels and blood sugar levels, which in turn lowers the risk of diabetes. If you want us to supply you wild mango seed, we are very much ready to serve with high quality of Ogbono. you can reach us here on WhatsApp +2347014...