Baobab Fruit

Baobab is a tree native to Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and Arabia. The tree is used as a source of water and food for indigenous people.

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Interactions
• Other names
• References

Uses

• Fruit and leaves of the tree are used medicinally for asthma, mosquito repellent, and for allergic skin conditions.
• Some people are calling the baobab fruit the next “super food” because of its exotic nature and rich nutrient profile.

Benefits

• • Increased Energy Levels
  • Boost the Immune System
  • Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
  • Maintain Healthy Heart Function
  • Enhance Recovery From Exercise
  • Promote Mental Clarity
  • Promote Healthy Skin
  • Improve Sleep Patterns
  • Reduce Fatigue Levels
  • Enhance Dieting By Creating A Feeling of Fullness

Cautions

 

Baobab is LIKELY SAFE when consumed as a food. However, there is no reliable information about its safety when used as medicine.

Interactions

We currently have no information for baobab Interactions

Other names

Abebrødstræ, Adansonia, Adansonia bahoba, Adansonia baobab, Adansonia digitata, Adansonia situla, Adansonia somalensis, Adansonsia sphaerocarpa, Adansonia sulcata, Adansonie d’ Afrique, Affenbrotbaum, African Baobab, Afrikaanse Kremetart, Afrikanischer Baobab, Albero Bottiglia, Albero di Mille Anni, Apebroodboom, Apenbroodboom, Arbre à Palabre, Arbre Bouteille, Arbre de Mille Ans, Bao Báp Châu Phi, Baob, Baoba, Baobab Africain, Baobaba, Baobabu, Baobab Afrykanski, Baobab Agaci, Baobab del África, Baobab Africain, Baobab Africano, Baobab de Mahajanga, Baobab de Mozambique, Baobab Fruit, Baobab Milk, Baobab of Mahajanga, Baobab Prstnatý, Baobab Seed, Baobab Seed Oil, Baobab Tree, Baobab Wlasciwy, Baobab Yemisi, Baovola, Bawbab, Boab, Boaboa, Boringy, Bottle Tree, Boy, Bozobe, Calebassier du Sénégal, Cream-Tartar Tree, Dead Rat Tree, Dton Baobab, Ethiopian Sour Bread, Fruit de Baobab, Graine de Baobab, Gros Mapou, Harilik Ahvileivapuu, Hou Mian Bao Shu, Huile de Graines de Baobab, Imbondeiro, Judas Fruit, Judas Fruit Trees, Kremetart, Kremetartboom, Lait de Baobab, Maymun Ekmegi Agaci, Mboio, Mboy, Monkey Bread Tree, Noce d’Egitto, Pain de Singe, Rainiala, Reniala, Ringy, Sefo, Shagar El Bawbab, Shagar Khubz El Qurud, Sour Gourd, Upside-Down Tree, Vanoa, Vontana

References

Source:

WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-1260-baobab.aspx?activeingredientid=1260&activeingredientname=baobab

limitless good, http://limitlessgood.com/pages/what-are-the-health-benefits-of-eating-baobab-fruit