African mango

African Mango

African Mango (Irvingia gabonensis), also known as wild mango, bush mango, or dika nut, is a fruit-bearing tree native to Central Africa and West Africa. The fruit is commonly known for its edible yellow pulp, while the seed is used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements.

Pronunciation

African Mango: /ˈæfrɪkən ˈmæŋɡoʊ/

Etymology

The term "African Mango" is a direct reference to the fruit's origin in Africa and its similarity in appearance to the common mango (Mangifera indica).

Description

The African Mango tree can grow up to 40 meters in height. The fruit is green when unripe and turns bright orange-yellow when ripe. The fruit's pulp is sweet and juicy, while the seed or "dika nut" is often ground into a powder and used in cooking or traditional medicine.

Uses

In traditional African medicine, the bark, leaves, and seeds of the African Mango tree are used to treat a variety of ailments. The seed extract is often used in dietary supplements marketed for weight loss, although scientific evidence supporting these claims is limited.

Related Terms

• Irvingia gabonensis
• Dietary Supplement
• Traditional Medicine
• Weight Loss

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on African mango
• Wikipedia's article - African mango

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