The dried fruit and bark were traditionally cut into pieces then left to macerate for several weeks in a vegetable oil, away from light, before filtering. This infusion was reserved for external application on the skin, never for ingestion. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried and coarsely pounded bark was gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then the filtered and cooled liquid was used exclusively for washing the skin or wounds, never as a drink without professional advice. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried bark reduced to fine powder was mixed with a little water or clay to form a paste, applied locally as a poultice on the skin. This preparation remains for external use only. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Kigelia grows naturally in the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa; in France, it is mainly found as dried bark, powder, or cosmetic extracts from a few specialized herbalist shops or African product stores.