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Pentadesma butyracea
West African tree producing fat similar to shea butter; bark and leaves used medicinally.
Pentadesma butyracea is a West African tree whose bark and leaves are traditionally used for skin conditions, wound healing, fever, and digestive disorders. Modern research indicates anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, attributed to active compounds such as pentadesmic acid, xanthones, flavonoids, tannins, and fatty acids. The fat extracted from its seeds is similar to shea butter and is used as an emollient.
The anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Antimicrobial activity is due to disruption of bacterial cell membranes by xanthones and tannins. Wound healing is promoted by enhanced fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, likely via flavonoid-induced upregulation of growth factors. The fatty acid profile (stearic, oleic) contributes to skin barrier repair and emollient properties.
West African tree producing fat similar to shea butter; bark and leaves used medicinally.
Pentadesma butyracea is a West African tree whose bark and leaves are traditionally used for skin conditions, wound healing, fever, and digestive disorders. Modern research indicates anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties, attributed to active compounds such as pentadesmic acid, xanthones, flavonoids, tannins, and fatty acids. The fat extracted from its seeds is similar to shea butter and is used as an emollient.
The anti-inflammatory effects are mediated through inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) and lipoxygenase (LOX) enzymes, reducing prostaglandin and leukotriene synthesis. Antimicrobial activity is due to disruption of bacterial cell membranes by xanthones and tannins. Wound healing is promoted by enhanced fibroblast proliferation and collagen synthesis, likely via flavonoid-induced upregulation of growth factors. The fatty acid profile (stearic, oleic) contributes to skin barrier repair and emollient properties.