Africa's Finest Ground Ogbono 70 g (Pack of 10)

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Nwigbo S. C., Ngini J. O. and Atuanya C. U. (2013), Physical and Mechanical Properties of Irvingia Gabonesis and Irvingia wombolu at varying Moisture Content and Temperature, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 10-13. Scientific evidence for the health benefits of ogbono seeds is limited. However, studies in mice show that ogbono may raise the levels of high-density lipoprotein ‘good’ cholesterol. It may also promote weight loss in overweight and obese adults and reduce inflammation. For instance, if you’re going to include cow skin, then you have to clean and boil it ahead of time as it can take up to 2 hours just to soften up. Oil: An edible brown-colored oil is extracted from the ogbono seed that can be used in cooking. The oil is solid at room temperatures and can be used as a substitute for cocoa butter in cream and soap making. Fruit Ngondi et al., (2005) study validates that obese patients given Irvingia gabonensis had a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol with an increase in HDL cholesterol. This suggests that Irvingia gabonensis is suitable for regulating the serum cholesterol levels.

Okolo, C. O., Johnson, P. B., Abdurahman, E. M., Abdu-Aguye, I. and Hussaini, I. M. (1995), Analgesic effect of Irvingia gabonensis stem bark extract, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 45, Issue 2, pp. 125-129.

Being a rich source of dietary fibre, ugiri fruit can be eaten to improve bowel functioning and for preventing constipation. Studies have found that ogbono seeds contain rich amounts of flavonoids, ellagic acid, and lupeol – potent antioxidants that protect the body cells against oxidative damage [ 2]. Diabetes

Onakpoya, I., Davies, L., Posadzki, P., Ernst, E. (2013) The efficacy of Irvingia gabonensis supplementation in the management of overweight and obesity: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials. Journal of Dietary Supplements, 1: 29–38. If you buy pre-ground ogbono seeds and it loses their freshness, the texture of the soup might be off. Keep them in an airtight container, or better still, buy whole seeds and grind them when you need them. Abdulrahman F. et al. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis on gastrointestinal tract in rodents. Indian journal of experimental biology (2004)

Kuete et al., (2007) support that the methanolic extract of Irvingia gabonensis can be used for treating bacterial and fungal infections. Ngondi, J., J. Oben and S. Minka, (2005), The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subject in Cameroon. Lipids Health Diseases, 4: p. 12. Ogbono soup is a Nigerian dish made with ground dry ogbono seeds. Ogbono seeds (the local name for Irvingia) [1] [2] are originated and were first grown in Southern Nigeria [3] [4] [5] with considerable local variation. According to research by Chris Chinaka and J.C. Obiefuna, Ogbono is an indigenous forest tree associated with plants classified as 'non-timber forest products. It goes by various indigenous names among Nigerians. Common use of the word “ogbono” in general Nigerian parlance stems from the Igbo name for the word. Among the Nupe, it is called 'pekpeara', 'ogwi' in Bini, 'uyo' in Efik, and 'oro' or ‘apon’ in Yoruba. [6] Although ogbono (dika nut) and ugiri, the Igbo name for bush-mango, are very similar indeed and often regarded as equivalents, there is technically a distinction. Olufunke O. et al Irvingia gabonensis Seed Extract: An Effective Attenuator of Doxorubicin-Mediated Cardiotoxicity in Wistar Rats. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity (2020) This was carried out as a double-blind randomised study using 40 subjects. 28 subjects received Irvingia gabonensis 1.05 g three times a day for one month while 12 subjects were on placebo and the same schedule. The obese patients given Irvingia gabonensis had a significant decrease in triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol with an increase in HDL-cholesterol. However, the placebo group showed no changes in blood lipid components. This suggests that Irvingia gabonensis seed is suitable for weight management.