Nwigbo S. C., Ngini J. O. and Atuanya C. U. (2013), Physical and Mechanical Properties of Irvingia Gabonesis and Irvingia wombolu at varying Moisture Content and Temperature, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, vol. 4, no. 6, pp. 10-13. Abdulrahman F. et al. Effect of aqueous leaf extract of Irvingia gabonensis on gastrointestinal tract in rodents. Indian journal of experimental biology (2004)

Ayuk, E. T., Duguma, B., Franzel, S., Kengue, J., Mollet, M., Tiki-Manga, T. and Zenkeng, P. (1999), Uses, management and economic potential of Irvingia gabonensis in the humid lowlands of Cameroon. Forest Ecology and Management 113(1): pp. 1–8. The beauty of making Ogbono soup is that you can make it all your own.You can use fish in place of meat and you can also add or remove the extras like the periwinkles. For a great variety, you can add okra to this dish. Just follow the steps above, add chopped okra and let it boil for 5 minutes before you add the spinach. Can I make Ogbono soup without palm oil? Each time I eat ogbono soup reminds me to concur to an interesting story my dear mother told me about my passion for this delectable soup. My mum told me that right from when I was a year old baby, I usually enjoyed and looked forward to eating this delectable soup. By the time I got to two years old, I wouldn't let anyone else feed me this soup as I'd already had a unique way of eating it. At that tender age, I would take small portions of either fufu, eba or pounded yam with Ogbono soup then, first of all, pass it around my head twice or thrice before finally popping it into my mouth.Irvingia was described as a genus in 1860. [5] [3] It is native to Africa and Southeast Asia. [4] The genus is named in honour of Edward George Irving, a Royal Navy surgeon. [6] Species [ edit ] A 2005 randomised controlled study in Cameroon investigated the effects of ogbono seeds in 40 adults with obesity (Ngondi et al., 2005). A total of 28 received 1.05g of ogbono seeds three times daily for one month while 12 received a placebo. All participants ate enough calories to maintain their weight. The slender, bisexual flowers are yellow to greenish-white in colour with some clustered racemes formed above the leaves. Ogbono fruits are greenish when unripe but change to yellow when ripe. The evergreen crown is dense and spherical in shape. The drupe fruit is distinguished by its fibrous flesh and the nut is woody and contains one seed. Although more clinical trials are required, one 10 week study in 102 overweight patients who were administered 150 mg of Irvingia gabonensis extract twice a day, found a reduction in weight (body weight, body fat, waist circumference) and metabolic parameters (plasma total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, blood glucose) associated with insulin resistance [ 7].

How 'ogbono soup' can improve efficacy of anti-malaria drugs - Researcher". Premium Times Nigeria. April 24, 2018 . Retrieved October 2, 2018. Kudos to my sweet mama for sharing this thrilling story with me because it kind of made me love this soup the more. Interestingly, I've grown to find out that apart from being a delicious soup condiment, that ogbono seeds and other parts of the tree are useful for several remarkable benefits. For this recipe, I used beef, shaki (tripe), and cow feet. The shaki was already cleaned, so that saved me some work. Being a rich source of dietary fibre, ugiri fruit can be eaten to improve bowel functioning and for preventing constipation.Ngondi J. et al. The effect of Irvingia gabonensis seeds on body weight and blood lipids of obese subjects in Cameroon. Lipids in health and disease (2005) One clinical study found that feeding 11 diabetic patients 4 grams of ground ogbono seeds for one month reduced blood sugar and bad cholesterol levels in the blood [ 5]. The fruits are allowed to decompose for few days or alternatively the pulp can be peeled, leaving behind the ogbono nuts. Cook all the meat you’re going to use with some salt, pepper, onions, and bouillon powder till it becomes tender. This, of course, will vary depending on what you want to add. At a minimum, beef or goat meat should be included (cooking time will be added to this recipe).