Nutritional Values of Ogbono (Irvingia gabonensis) Ogbono fruit is a rich source of potassium, iron, water, energy, protein, carbohydrate, ascorbic acid, sodium, amino acids, dietary fibre, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. The seeds contain fatty acids such as stearic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid and lauric acid.
dans la vie des populations locales à l'exemple de Irvingia gabonensis. Irvingia gabonensis : Taxonomie et aire de distribution naturelle - Famille des Irvingiacées - Nom commun : mangue sauvage ; bush mango - Noms vernaculaires : andok, ndo'o (au Cameroun). - L'espèce pousse naturellement dans les forêts des basses
African mango ( Irvingia gabonensis) has become so popular because it has been shown to help people lose weight. Also known as wild mango, bush mango, dika or ogbono …
Aim: This study investigated the effect of fermentation on nutrient and antinutrient contents ofAfrican bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis). Methodology: Bush mango seeds were fermented for a...
Irvingia encompasses seven species, out of these, six of them occurs in tropical Africa and one found in south-east Asia. The species are Irvingia gabonensis, I. excels, I. wom-bolu, I. orbor, I. smithil and I. midbr. However, two common species of the tree; I. gabonensis has a sweet edible pulp while I. wombulu has a bitter edible pulp
Irvingia gabonensis seeds yield a large amount of oil which can be evaluated for its fuel potential. In this study, Irvingia gabonensis seeds were analysed for their chemical composition. The ...
An updated review of the available knowledge about physicochemical characteristics of I. gabonensis whole fruit, especially its pulp and seed, evidencing the need for safer and more efficient production of value-added products. Abstract Irvingia gabonensis, also known as 'bush mango', is a multipurpose fruit tree, native to tropical …
Background: A recent in vitro study indicates that IGOB131, a novel seed extract of the traditional West African food plant Irvingia gabonensis, favorably impacts adipogenesis through a variety of critical metabolic pathways including PPAR gamma, leptin, adiponectin, and glycerol-3 phosphate dehydrogenase. This study was therefore aimed at …
Aim To evaluate the effects of two formulations, Cissus quadrangularis-only and a Cissus quadrangularis/Irvingia gabonensis combination, on weight loss in overweight and obese human subjects. Methods The study was a 10 week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design involving 72 obese or overweight participants …
For Irvingia gabonensis 2n = 28, and for Klainedoxa 2n = 26 have been reported. Fruit and Seed. The pericarp anatomy of Irvingia and Klainedoxa has been studied by Fernando and Quinn . The exocarp comprises up to 20 layers of thickened, but unlignified, mostly tangentially elongated cells; also the epidermis is unlignified. The …
The variation of the morphological characters of bitter and sweet African bush mango trees (Irvingia species) was investigated in the Dahomey Gap which is the West African savannah woodland area separating the Upper and the Lower Guinean rain forest blocks. African bush mangoes have been rated as the highest priority multi-purpose food …
The authors concluded that until good quality trials demonstrating its efficacy were available, Irvingia gabonensis (African bush mango) could not be recommended as a weight loss aid. The authors acknowledged the …
Irvingia gabonensis seeds were obtained from a main market, Jos, Nigeria; sodium chloride (lot B27630, J. T. Baker, USA). Methods A 100 g of ground seed of I. …
Irvingia gabonensis is abundant in the natural forests of the area, but trees have been planted by 97% of respondents in their farms. The Village Traditional Councils have developed rules that ...
The bark of the Irvingia Gabonensis tree (rather than the seeds, which are commonly used as fibrous supplements) appears to be traditionally used by the Mende tribe of Africa for pain relief. [19] The water extract appears to be somewhat effective in reducing pain induced by heat, a mechanism similar to morphine with both being blocked by …
Abstract. The genus name of Irvingia gabonensis commemorates E. G. IRVING (1816–1855), a Scots botanist. The species is a large tree that can attain a height of up to 40 m and a diameter at ...
In B enin, Irvingia gabonensis is very abundant in the depart ments o f Mono, Co uffo and the dense forests of Pobè (Akouêhou, 2 012). It is an important source of livelihood and inco me for ...
Irvingia gabonensis, Irvingia malayana, and Irvingia grandifolia are among the commonly used species in ethnomedicine, especially in Africa. Fever, scabies, toothache, inflammation, and liver and ...
All of the research and benefits of African Mango supplements are linked to IGOB131®, a novel seed extract of the traditional West African Mango, Irvingia gabonensis. Only a supplement made from IGOB131®, like Perfect African Mango, will provide the benefits that African Mango has to offer.
Cardiotoxicity as an off-target effect of doxorubicin therapy is a major limiting factor for its clinical use as a choice cytotoxic agent. Seeds of Irvingia gabonensis have been reported to possess both nutritional and medicinal values which include antidiabetic, weight losing, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidative effects. Protective effects of Irvingia …
Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of …
Valorisation des ressources naturelles dans les zones agroforestières : cas d'Irvingia gabonensis (Aubrey-Lecomte ex O'Rorke) Baill. (Irvingiaceae) dans la région de l'Agnéby-Tiassa au ...
Conclusion. Irvingia gabonensis administered 150 mg twice daily before meals to overweight and/or obese human volunteers favorably impacts body weight and a variety of parameters characteristic of the metabolic syndrome.This is the first double blind randomized placebo controlled clinical trial regarding the anti-obesity and lipid profile …
L'analyse des matières grasses a montré des acidités variant de 0,9 à 2,31%. Les indices de saponification, d'iode et de peroxyde varient respectivement de 204,49 à 267,42 mg de KOH/g ; 5,6 à 7,3 et 1,25 à 7,04 méqO 2/kg. Les pouvoirs calorifiques inférieurs (calculés) sont respectivement de 38979, 37374 et 39787 KJ/Kg.
Numerous investigations have been carried out by researchers and therapy formulation experts to increase the effectiveness of medicinal plants such as Cissus quadrangularis and Irvingia gabonensis as natural supplements in reducing body weight. A clinical study by Oben et al. revealed that-when an active formulation containing both IG …
Type of seed: recalcitrant. Sowing method: sow seeds individually in pots at a depth of 3 – 4cm. Sowing medium: cured sawdust or topsoil from under the parent tree. Germination period: 14 days. Germination percentage: 65 – 70%. Growth/development: seedlings require complete shade for optimum growth and can be planted out 8 weeks …
Domestication of Irvingia gabonensis: 1. Phenotypic variation in fruits and kernels in two populations from Cameroon. Agroforestry Systems, 53 (1):55-64. Google Scholar. Ayuk ET, Duguma B, Franzel S, Kengue J, Mollet M, Tiki-Manga T, Zenkeng P, 1999. Uses, management and economic potential of Irvingia gabonensis in the humid …
Irvingia gabonensis bark is very effective for treating skin bruises, toothaches, dysentery, and hernia [3]. The hepatoprotective activity of Irvingia …
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SUMMARY In the Congo Basin, the economic, social and environmental value of non timber forest products (NTFPs), such as bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis) is widely acknowledged. However, knowledge of the volumes traded, extent and distribution of revenues along the value chain is limited while little is known about the chain's …
The major system (89%) of exploiting Irvingia gabonensis and Irvingia wombolu is from the wild. Other exploitation systems were: around homestead (85.7%), agroforestry (83.5%), and Irvingia ...
Irvingia gabonensis, is a tropical plant belonging to the Irvingiaceae family. It is also called Bush mango, dika nut, dika nut tree, African mango, rainy season bush mango, sweet bush mango, wild mango (English), 'manguier sauvage', 'chocolatier', Ogbono (Igbo), Oro, Oyin (Yoruba), Ogwe, Ohere (Edo). Though the fruit is similar to the mango …
Irvingia gabonensis is a non-timber forest product, whose fruit contains an edible fat-rich kernel. This fat can be used not only in human food but also as a source of raw materials in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. This work aimed to provide a physicochemical description of components present in the almonds and …
Dietary fibres are frequently used for the treatment of obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Irvingia gabonensis seeds in the management of …
Dietary fibres are frequently used for the treatment of obesity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Irvingia gabonensis seeds in the management of obesity. This was carried out as a double blind randomised study involving 40 subjects (mean age 42.4 years). Twenty-eight subjects received Irvingia gabonensis (IG) (1.05 g …
The kernel of the wild mango, Irvingia gabonensis is now being considered for oil extraction as this oil is used as raw material for biodiesel.I. gabonensis is a tree indigenous to many forests, growing to a maximum height of 40 m with a wide canopy. This tree freely grows at an altitude of 200–500 m above sea level, with an average rainfall of …
The plant Irvingia gabonensis contains lipids and polymer extractives that can be a good source of excipients for oral pharmaceutical formulations. These constituents are usually extracted from ...
