🪘Yoruba & West African Medicine
Bush Mango (Ogbono)
Irvingia gabonensis
About Bush Mango (Ogbono)
Bush Mango (Ogbono) (Irvingia gabonensis) is a herb used in the Yoruba & West African Medicine tradition to help with Weight Loss, Diabetes, Cholesterol, and Digestive Issues. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Irvingia gabonensis is a species of African trees in the genus Irvingia, sometimes known by the common names wild mango, African mango, bush mango, dika or ogbono. They bear edible mango-like fruits, and are especially valued for their fat- and protein-rich nuts.
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist
Parts used
Aerial Parts · internalLeaves · internal