Tieghemella heckelii
West African rainforest tree used in Ivorian and Ghanaian traditional medicine for fever, malaria, and pain. Seed produces edible fat. Bark decoction for stomach complaints and as tonic. Contains triterpenoid saponins. Threatened timber species.
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GI upset. Saponin content.
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