Discover the Baobab Health Benefits Known as the Tree of Life or the monkey-bread tree, the baobab tree has held important significance in Africa for centuries. The baobab tree is a symbol of sustenance and life due its adaption to the harsh arid climate; the baobab tree is able to store water in its vast trunk in order to survive the dry season. Rooted in African culture, the baobab tree has also been used for medicinal purposes for centuries treating malaria, gastric problems and as a calcium supplement for pregnant women. Baobab as a superfruit is a relatively recent phenomenon. Scientific research has found the fruit to have a remarkable nutritional and health benefit. Fresh baobab fruit and the fruit pulp have a high amount of vitamin C: 100 grams of baobab fruit contains up to 500 milligrams of vitamin C. That’s 10 times as much as an equal serving of fresh oranges!. Baobab Oil also has considerable health benefits. Heavy in anti-oxidants and Omega acids, baobab oil has the power to prevent wrinkles and promote healthy skin. As baobab has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, there are many other amazing benefits of this superfruit. Baobab is thought to reduce the glycemic response, meaning it could help in the treatment of diabetes. Baobab has been proven to prevent varicose veins and due to the extreme health benefits of baobab, it could be used in treatment for heart disease. Baobab extracts have been proven to have detoxification qualities in prevention of liver damage and helps the body excrete metabolic waste.