Tieghemella heckelii
Family Name:
Sapotaceae
Local Name:
Abako
Uses As Per Literature:
The bark is effective for treating blennorrhoea and toothache, and in Liberia young buds are used to treat snake bites.
Source:www.prota4u.org
Traditional Uses:
Food: Edible oil is extracted from the seed which is used in making food.
Medicine: Seeds are used in the treatment of hernia.
Plant Category:
Forest Foods and Medicinal Plants
Disease Treated:
- Hernia
Food Category:
Fruits
