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.
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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