Introduction: The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is one of the plant species supplying Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Chad. His edible fruits containing almonds are used as a raw material butter processing. This processing activity carried out by both informal units and cooperatives. Aim: aim study to contribute improvement physicochemical quality unrefined produced localities Sarh Koum...

After Burkina Faso's independence, shea butter continues to be the key staple edible oil used by Burkinabe households although alternatives are now being placed in local markets. Shea ( Vitellaria paradoxa C. F. Gaertn.) is primarily managed as a food tree crop for African consumers but has been promoted wild and abundant which gives women cash empowerment. New international demand Cocoa Butter...

C.O. Esimone , A.A. Attama , U.E. Osonwa , C.D. Nwakile* and F.T.O. Onochie 2 Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology , Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical ...

A balance trial aimed at determining the energy values of sorghum Distiller's wastes (SDW), Maize cob(MC) and shea butter waste (SBW) for barrows was conducted using a 4 X Latin square cross-over experimental design. While feed intake influenced (P<0.05) by test ingredients, weight gained not significantly affected (P>0.05). Digestibilities dry matter gross (GE) as well metabolizability d...

This study assessed the activities of GIZ (German International Corporation) intervention technology on shea nut processors in Niger State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was adopted for study. The first stage involved a purposive selection 15 Local Government Areas GIZ’s intervention. second proportionate random 297 beneficiaries constituting 10% profile list. Also, same LGAs, snow-ba...

Plant oils have been utilized for a variety of purposes throughout history, with their integration into foods, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. They are now being increasingly recognized for their effects on both skin diseases and the restoration of cutaneous homeostasis. This article briefly reviews the available data on biological influences of topical skin applications of some plant o...