sake (plural sakes) 1  Cause, interest or account. 2  Purpose or end; reason. 3  The benefit or regard of someone or something. ( obsolete except in phrases) Contention, strife; guilt, sin, accusation or charge.
The Shea tree is native to the African continent and is propagated by fruit bats. It was formerly called Butyrospermum parkii or Butyrospermum paradoxa although it is now known as Vitellaria paradoxa.
In its purest form, the Shea nut from the Shea tree is made into unrefined Shea butter. In this form, it contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamins A and E, as well as essential fatty acids (Livestrong).