Kigelia
- Latin name
Kigelia africana - Common name
Arbre à saucisses - Family
Bignoniaceae - Type
Arbre - Origin
Afrique - Part(s) of the plants used
Pulpe de fruit
What is Kigelia?
Kigelia is a tree that grows mainly in Africa. It is easily recognisable from the rather specific shape of its fruit, which looks like sausages, hence its nickname "the sausage tree".
The beneficial properties of Kigelia
The fruit pulp has mostly been used by women throughout the centuries to promote breast development and firmness. Kigelia is interesting from a cosmetic perspective because of the active substances it contains. Saponins and phytosterols possess properties similar to hormones while flavonoids stimulate tone and firmness, thus alleviating sagging.
Indeed, this active substance is frequently found in firming and skin care products for the bust and neckline.