Baobab natural organic oil

Baobab, the pharmacist’s tree
The baobab is a giant tree from Africa that has been the subject of tales and legends for thousands of years. But it is also an important tree of traditional African medicine. It has, among other things, toning, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Find out why the baobab more than deserves its nickname pharmacist’s tree!

⚡ Tones the body
The pulp of the baobab fruit has a high content of vitamin C (or ascorbic acid) with 373 mg per 100 g. Thus, it contains 7 times more vitamin C than lemon (50 mg per 100g) and 6 times more than orange (57 mg per 100g). Ascorbic acid is the ultimate energy and vitality vitamin. In particular, it strengthens the immune system, improves iron absorption and fights free radicals.

Thanks to these different components, baobab fruit pulp is ideal for tired people, convalescing or for preventing winter ailments (colds, flu, etc.) by strengthening the immune system.

💆‍♂️ Relieves pain
Baobab is also known for its analgesic action, that is, its ability to reduce pain. This property is found in the pulp but also in the bark of the tree consumed as an infusion or decoction.

Baobab is particularly good for relieving muscle and joint pain, especially since it also helps reduce inflammation. In this sense, its properties are similar to those of another tree, boswellia.

The B vitamins, vitamin C, phenylalanine and histidine are responsible for this pain relieving action. Phenylalanine, for example, is an essential amino acid involved in reducing pain, including chronic pain. It does this by inhibiting the activity of enkephalinase, a brain enzyme that amplifies pain signals.

Supports the joints
Many studies have shown the benefits of baobab on the joints. Both the leaves and the pulp are valuable allies in inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This is because, in addition to relieving joint pain, baobab reduces inflammation, just like turmeric.

This action is largely due to the presence of methionine, proline, polyphenols and vitamins that help reduce cytokines, substances that promote inflammation. Vitamin A (or retinol) acts in particular on the inflammatory mediator MCP-1 (monocyte chemoattractant protein 1), involved in several diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Group B vitamins also play an important role in reducing inflammation in the joints. As for methionine and proline, these are amino acids that help build cartilage.

🥝 Fight against free radicals
Baobab pulp is particularly rich in antioxidant active ingredients: vitamin A, vitamin C, procyanidins, flavonoids, carotenoids… These are all compounds which fight against free radicals and prevent damage to cells.

Procyanidins contained in baobab fruit pulp are tannins found in certain fruits, such as grapes or apples, and in cocoa. They are renowned for their ability to eliminate free radicals and for their effectiveness in preventing oxidative stress.

♻️ Improves intestinal transit
The consumption of baobab fruit pulp is interesting for improving intestinal transit and relieving gastrointestinal disorders. Rich in fiber and mucilage, it has an antidiarrhoeal action that reduces symptoms of diarrhea and dysentery. At the same time, it participates in the rehydration of the body to compensate for water loss.

The soluble fibers contained in the pulp also act as prebiotics: they encourage the development of good bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus lactis, etc.) in the intestinal microbiota.

Finally, histidine is an amino acid with antispasmodic properties that helps relieve intestinal cramps and colic.