Malvaceae
Baobab
Adansonia digitata
✓ Generally Safe
Safe in Pregnancy
Native to: Sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar
Also known as: African Baobab, Cream of Tartar Tree, Monkey Bread Tree
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Parts Used
FruitLeafBark
Therapeutic Uses
Nutritional supplementation, immune support, gut health (prebiotic fiber), malaria adjunct (traditional), diarrhea (astringent tannins), fever. 'Tree of life' in African tradition.
Herbal Actions
Nutritive, antioxidant, prebiotic, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, antimicrobial
Active Constituents
Vitamin C (280mg/100g — 6x orange), calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber (soluble 50%), polyphenols, antioxidants, pectin
Preparation Methods
💊 CapsulePowder☕ Herbal Tea
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 2 tsp powder dissolved in water or juice 2x daily |
| Tincture | Powder: 10–20g daily (contains natural sugars — pleasant taste) |
| Notes | Natural superfood — broad nutritional spectrum. Prebiotic fiber fermented by gut bacteria producing butyrate. Excellent vitamin C and electrolyte source. Add to smoothies, yogurt. Sustainable sourcing important. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Safe in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Very few contraindications. May slow drug absorption (fiber content). Otherwise extremely safe.
Side Effects: GI bloating initially (prebiotic fiber — adapt gradually). Loose stools at high doses. Extremely safe.