Afzelia africana
Catalogue no. 005
African mahogany
Seeds and bark are used across West Africa for pain, inflammation and digestive complaints, supported by flavonoids, tannins and saponins with antioxidant and astringent action. The protein-rich seeds are also a traditional soup thickener. A valuable ethnobotanical material for research and formulation.
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