Akomu
African Nutmeg · Monodora myristica · Annonaceae
Uses
Edible uses
- seeds used as nutmeg substitute (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Medicinal uses
- antimicrobial, digestive (Ewe plant list II · Not yet reviewed)
Other names
African Nutmeg, Calabash nutmeg, False nutmeg, Sasangbaku
Sources
- Ewe plant list II — Curated Yoruba medicinal plants with English and botanical names.
Ewé records traditional Yorùbá plant knowledge. It is not medical advice: speak to a qualified practitioner before using any plant. Each statement shows its source and whether a specialist has reviewed it.