Akpi seeds /Jansang

Description

Akpi seeds, also known as Ricinodendron heudelotii, have many uses, including cooking, health, and cosmetics.
Cooking
Akpi seeds are a spice that add flavor and a creamy texture to African dishes, especially sauces, stews, and meat dishes.
The ground seeds can be used to thicken soups and stews.
Health
Akpi seeds are rich in proteins, oil, potassium, omegas, amino acids, and antioxidants.
Akpi seeds are said to have health benefits such as treating constipation, eye infections, and infertility.
Cosmetics
Akpi seeds are used in creams and oils for skin, hair, and breast and buttock enlargement.
Akpi seeds are said to have anti-aging and anti-wrinkle properties.
Other uses
The ash from the seeds is used in indigo dyeing in Guinea.
The oil from the seeds is used in varnish, soft soaps, and waterproofing materials.
The cake from seed-oil extraction is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer.