The tree is grown up as an ornamental plant because of its interesting fruits reminding sausage and also decorative flowers. It meets only in tropical Africa: from Eritrea and Chad on the South to a northern part of the Republic of South Africa and on the West to Senegal and Namibia.
Fruits of a kigeliya use as in the medicinal, and cosmetic purposes. They have antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Them Africans treat rheumatism, snake stings, syphilis, expel evil spirits and "stop a tornado".
Besides, do low alcohol drink of fruits. But it is necessary to know that fresh fruits are poisonous and have strong laxative effect. For consumption they are dried, fried or fermented.
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