Baobab Interactions Overview

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Baobab

Also known as
  • Adansonia digitata
  • Adansonia bahoba
  • Adansonia situla
  • Adansonia somalensis
  • Adansonsia sphaerocarpa
  • Adansonia sulcata
  • Adansonia baobab
Baobab The Baobab tree, native to Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, and Australia, is known for its unique, swollen trunk and sparse branches. The tree is often referred to as the "Tree of Life" due to its ability to store water in its trunk during dry periods. The wood of this tree can contain a water content of up to 79%. The fruit of the baobab tree, known as baobab fruit, is rich in vitamin C and other nutrients, making it a valuable food source. Furthermore, the tree has a rich history of traditional medicinal uses and is most often used in treating gastrointestinal disorders.
There are 0 drugs known to interact with Baobab

Additional Details

Is Baobab Safe? Are There Any Warnings?

Baobab, a tree native to Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula, and Australia, is generally considered safe when consumed in food amounts. The fruit and leaves, traditionally used for nutrition, have earned Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the US. However, caution is advised during pregnancy and lactation due to insufficient information on safety for medicinal purposes.

How Does Baobab Work? What is the Mechanism of Action?

Baobab's various parts, including the leaf, fruit, seed, root, stem, and bark, offer rich nutritional content. The fruit and leaves, high in nutrients like protein, essential fatty acids, and vitamins, serve as a valuable food source. Baobab also exhibits diverse effects, such as analgesic, antidiabetic, antihypertensive, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, hypolipidemic, and mosquito-repellent properties.

Pharmacokinetics

Information on the pharmacokinetics of baobab is limited, with insufficient reliable data available at present.

Interaction Overview

Baobab does not currently show interactions with drugs, supplements, conditions, or lab tests, and there is insufficient information on overdose presentation or treatment.

Common Side Effects To Watch For

There is limited information on the adverse effects of baobab, and a comprehensive safety evaluation is yet to be conducted. Potential adverse effects during medicinal use remain uncertain.

Are Supplements Standardized?

Details on the standardization of baobab are currently lacking, with insufficient reliable information available.

What Is Baobab Typically Used For?

Baobab has a rich history of traditional use as both food and medicine. It has been consumed raw or as juice, and its leaves used as a vegetable. While it's gaining interest for potential applications like managing diabetes, atopic dermatitis, iron deficiency anemia, and rheumatoid arthritis, more research is needed to establish its effectiveness for these uses.

Drugs that interact with Baobab

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