Shea nut is the seed of the shea fruit that grows on the shea tree. The shea generally grows wild and its an indigenous tree species to many countries in west Africa. Sheat nut is used to make Shea butter. Shea nut butter has been used for centuries in Africa for cosmetics, funeral rites , medicinal ,soap making and as cooking oil.Recently, it is believed that Shea butter can be used to conduct electricity.