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Health Benefits and Nutritional Profile of Tetracarpidium conophorum (Nigerian Walnut)

Uchejeso Mark Obeta, Alexander Lawrence, Muhammad Akram, Fahad Said Khan

Specialty journal of Pharmacognosy Phytochemistry and Biotechnology, 2021

Abstract

The popularity of Nigerian walnuts (Tetracarpidium conophorum) for dietary and medicinal purposes has surged, leading to a scarcity in the markets where they are sold. This study explores the walnut's classification, characteristics, phytochemical composition, nutritional value, and therapeutic properties. There is an increasing trend in research focused on leveraging Nigerian walnuts for drug development. The walnut has shown potential in areas such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-c

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