Baobab
Baobab

Background

Baobab (Adansonia digitata) is a tree native to Africa, Madagascar, Australia, and the Arabian Peninsula. It's commonly used as a source of water and food.

The wood of the baobab tree trunk has a water content of up to 79%. The fruit and leaves are rich in many nutrients and are used as food.

As medicine, people use baobab for diabetes, eczema, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
When taken by mouth: Baobab is commonly consumed as a food. There isn't enough reliable information to know if baobab is safe to use as a medicine or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if baobab is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and stick to food amounts.

Effectiveness

There is interest in using baobab for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
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Dosing & administration

Baobab is commonly consumed as food. As medicine, there isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of baobab might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.

Interactions with pharmaceuticals

It is not known if Baobab interacts with any medicines. Before taking Baobab, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.

Interactions with herbs & supplements

There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.

Interactions with foods

There are no known interactions with foods.
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