Description
African Walnut (Tetracarpidium Conophorum), popularly known as Asala is consumed for its nuts white in colour coated in a hard black shell. It originated in the tropical West African nations of Sierra Leone, Angola and Nigeria. It has seeds rich in fat and Omega-3 fatty acid and is natured into African Walnut seedlings in well-drained soil of pH 6.5- 8.
The bark and leaves are used to make medicine to ease dysentery. African Walnut tree grows with a high canopy which can serve as a windbreak and also serve as cover to young plants. The African Walnut is a Woody perennial climber and has a high canopy.
African Walnut Seedlings: Plant Information
African Walnut has immense health benefits and below are some of the many:

 African Walnut helps in achieving weight loss as they are high in calories and help to shed off excess body weight.
It is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which regulate hormone levels and manage cramps.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) gives the good cognitive ability
Vitamin B7 (Biotin) and vitamin E helps the body reduce free radicals that can cause cancer and other diseases. Vitamin B7 is also good for brain growth.
African Walnut contains compounds like Flavonol, Morin, Quinone which lowers the risk of heart diseases.
Polyphenol Ellagitannins in Walnut protects the body against Colorectal Cancer.
African Walnut is good for pregnant women as Omega-3 fatty acids help to improve the baby’s cognitive development.
 It is also good for adult makes as it boosts sperm production and increases fertility.