Baobab
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swahili name
Mbuyu
More Local Names
borana:
DIGO:
Muuyu
duruma:
giriama:
Mbuyu
kamba:
Muamba/ Mwaambai
kauma:
kikuyu:
kipsigis:
kisii:
kuria:
luhya:
LUO:
Ombulu
maasai:
Olmesera
maragoli:
meru:
Muiramba
mijikenda:
nandi:
NUBI:
OGIEK:
pokomo:
pokot:
rabai:
sabaot:
samburu:
Lamai
suba:
TURKANA:
Scientific Name
Adansonia digitata
plant family
Plant Details and use
Baobab seeds have been used by communities as a remedy for urinary tract infections and kidney problems. For kidney problems, the seeds are baked and ground to powder. 1tsp is dissolved in 2 glasses of water. 1/4 glass is taken twice a day for a month.
treatable conditions
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