Senegalese Baobab vs Buah Merah

Ancient tree of West Africa with highly nutritious pulp used in Senegambian medicine for vitamin C, diarrhea, and fever.

Papuan endemic fruit with exceptional carotenoid content; used in traditional Papuan medicine and gaining attention as an antioxidant and anti-HIV food supplement.

vitamin C, calcium, potassium, tartaric acid

beta-carotene, alpha-tocopherol, oleic acid, omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants

vitamin C supplement in West African medicine, treatment of diarrhea and fever, malnutrition support

Nutritive food, HIV support, Cancer support, Eye health

nutritive, antidiarrheal, antioxidant

Antioxidant activity, Immunomodulation, Anti-inflammatory effects, Nutritional support

5-10g fruit pulp powder or 1-2 tbsp daily

Fruit extract: 1-3 tablespoons daily; fresh fruit as food

none established

None known at food doses

laxative at very high doses

High carotenoid intake may cause yellow skin