Ethnobotany of Dacryodes edulis (G.Don) H.J. Lam in SOuthern Nigeria 1: Practices and Applications Among the Yoruba Speaking People.

Dacryodes edulis (G.Don) H.J. Lam or eleme is widely used among Yoruba speaking people of Nigeria. The fruit is a major part utilized for food; eaten singly or with a number of other foods. The pulp oil compliments common edible oils. Considered rich with medicinal properties; the plant parts is engaged singly or with other plants for treating several illness and diseases including malaria,…