Afzelia africana (‘Akparata Seed’, Mahogany Seed): Nutritional and Health Benefits

Afzelia africana (Akparata Seed, Mahogany Seed) Nutritional and Health Benefits

African Mahogany seeds are called Akparata seed in Igbo language, Apa in Yoruba, Kawo in Hausa, Akpari, Akpasi in Edo part of Nigeria. The plant which grows well in the semi-dry forest belongs to the Leguminosae family. Other common names include African oak, African mahogany, Apa, pod mahogany, counter wood. It belongs to the Leguminosae … Read more

Mahogany seeds (Trichilia dregeana, Trichilia Emetica) Nutrition, Health Benefits

Mahogany seeds (Trichilia dregeana, Trichilia Emetica) Nutrition, Health Benefits

The mahogany seed is produced by the species of the Trichilia genus, Trichilia dregeana (forest mahogany) while the Trichilia emetica (Natal mahogany) produces a similar seed called Natal Mahogany seed ‘‘Musikili’’. The Trichilia species belong to the Meliaceae family. These plants grow in Africa, America, and Asia. The plant, Trichilia dregeana is a large tree that grows in … Read more