The shea is a tree of the sapotacées that can reach the height of 10 to 12 meters

The yellow greenish shea flowers enable the production of a strong flavored honey

The tree roots are said to heal liver cancer and to slow stomachache

The shea leaves are recommended in case of bloating, conjunctivitis, and trachoma

 The green shea fruits, 4 to 8 cm long, are said to be antivenin and anti-diarrheal

Shea has an effective root system that enables it to not too demanding, it adapts to all kind of soils penetrating them rather easily.

Thanks to this rooting system, shea prevent erosion and encourages the association with other cultures.

Shea encourages the efficient mechanism of the fallow by safeguarding within its rhizosphere convenient species that could suffer from repetitive cultures or challenging sunshine exposure and temperatures, in addition to offering a habitat and resources to disseminators and pollinators.