[GIST] Nigeria’s medicinal plants: Thaumatococcus daniellii (Ewe iran)

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Thaumatococcus daniellii Benth belongs to the family Maranthaceae. It is a rhizomatous slender, erect or sometimes a creeping herb. It is found in clusters in dense forests. The fruits emerge at the base, crimson coloured. The seeds are hard, black and shiny; coated with a jelly natural sweetener. Over 170 years ago, Dr. William Freeman…

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