Borututu
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Borotutu is traditional medicine made from the African tree Cochlospermum angolense. It is widespread in parts of Angola, where it is known as mburututu in the Chokwe and Kimbundu languages.[1]
Uses
[edit | edit source]Borututu bark is claimed to have hepatic healing properties and a general cleansing effect. Borotutu bark pills and herbal teas are sold in health stores. The bark showed activity against the rodent malaria parasite Plasmodium berghei in laboratory tests.[2]
In Ghana, where the bark locally known as paajawu, it is added to Shea Butter during the boiling process for a vibrant yellow coloring.
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