Baobab (Adansonia Digitata) – Symbol of the Sacred, Generosity & Magic

Wild harvested in Senegal

Tumb of the griots  (Senegal living historians)

 “Wisdom is like a baobab tree, no one individual can embrace it”  - TOGO

In addition to being Senegal’s national symbol, they’re used for nearly everything under the sun.

According to carbon dating some found baobab trees that are over 6,000 years old, which is older than the Great Pyramid and Sphinx

The bark of the African baobab tree can be used to treat fever and combined with another plant was used to protect against malaria. Leaves and roots are used for medicinal purposes, primarily gastric and chest issues among other stuff.

The leaves of the baobab are traditionally used as a vegetable (lalo).

His fruit called “pain de singe “ or monkey bread are extremely rich in vitamin c, calcium, and omegas. Women without breastmilk use it for their infants.

The Baobab is also known mystically to be an aid to fertility and prosperity. Infertile women place their hands on the tree and promise to either offer sacrifice, or the naming of their child after the tree in return for fertility. Breaking the promise results in the death of the child. It was also where kings were enthroned ( Guelewar Dynasty in Saloum ), circumcised.

The oil is extracted from seed of the fruit. One tree will only give about 2 liters of cold pressed oil. The gold liquid abounds in vitamins, essentials fatty acid and powerful antioxidants. It is a precious partner for dry, dull, damaged hair. Curly hair will particularly appreciate it in terms of nourishment and reparative properties,