Kigelia (Sausage Tree)
Kigelia africana
African fruit used topically for skin conditions, wounds, and as a cosmetic firming agent.
Traditional use (african-diaspora): African fruit used topically for skin conditions, wounds, and as a cosmetic firming agent.
African fruit used topically for skin conditions, wounds, and as a cosmetic firming agent.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- African fruit used topically for skin conditions, wounds, and as a cosmetic firming agent.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
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- Primarily external use; fresh unripe fruit is purgative if eaten.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Primarily external use; fresh unripe fruit is purgative if eaten.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.