Ricinodendron heutelotii (Bail.) or Tetracarpidium conophorum Müll. oils fed to male rats lower blood lipids.

Ricinodendron heudelotii and Tetracarpidium conophorum (Euphorbiaceae family) are 2 oil-bearing wild plants whose fruits are generally consumed in Cameroon. T conophorum kernels are eaten as nibbles after cooking. Kernels of R heudelotii are used as spice in many dishes in Cameroon.