Baobab Tree

Despite the belief that the Baobab tree is where ancient spirits reside, people of Madagascar also believe that this beautifully enormous tree is the place where spirits of dead family members linger.

It’s a common scene to witness people of Madagascar give all sorts of gifts, such as honey, wine and archaic money as offerings left around the trunk of the tree with a white or red piece of cloth as their way of paying respects to their ancestors.

Probably one of the reasons why this tree is so important and sacred to the people of Madagascar is the fact that a Baobab fruit contains an anti-ageing nutrient called polyphenol and is also extremely rich in vitamin C, fibre, and calcium.

With this, it is also believed that the fruit provides great aid in boosting one’s immune system as well as an aid in digestion and skin, hair, and nails’ rejuvenation.