African walnuts, known as Asala or Awusa in Yoruba, Ukpa in Igbo and Okhue or Okwe in Edo belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae.

The African walnuts are characterized by a thick wall that envelopes a white-creamed seed. Its seed kernel is edible. When eaten raw, they have a bitter flavor not unlike the kolanut and are considered to be tonic and aphrodisiac.

Aside appetite quenching, the African walnut is a highly versatile nut. Walnuts are rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, fiber, health fats, plant sterols and antioxidants.

Here are the top eight ( health benefits you probably didn’t know walnuts posses:

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