Kigelia Africana
Also known as: African sausage tree, Kigelia
Extract of K. africana fruit/bark; contains iridoids and naphthoquinones with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.
Last reviewed: 2026-06-23 · 1 indexed study
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Overview
Kigelia africana (African sausage tree) is a traditional African medicinal plant with preclinical anti-inflammatory and dermatological evidence; supplement applications for performance are very preliminary.
Mechanism & Function
Mechanism of Action
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in preclinical studies; performance claims rely on preclinical mechanisms.
Physiological Role
Largely experimental in performance contexts; better-established uses are topical skin applications.
Primary Pathways
Performance / Health Relevance
Limited clinical evidence for performance; topical skin uses better characterised.
Evidence Review
Practical Use & Dosage
- Minimum Effective Dose
- 100 mg
- Optimal Range
- 200–500 mg/day
- Upper / Caution Level
- ~1000 mg/day
- Timing
- With food
- Best Format
- Capsule
- Bioavailability
- Unknown.
- Absorption Considerations
- Variable.
Safety & Interactions
Side Effects
- •Limited safety data
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
- •Anticoagulants (theoretical)
Who Should Avoid
- •Pregnancy
- •Children
Monitoring
None established.
Frequently Asked Questions
Auto-generated from indexed evidence — dosage, safety, interactions, and more.
When is Kigelia Africana typically used or indicated?
Kigelia Africana is most commonly used for: Performance, Pump, Skin health. Largely experimental in performance contexts; better-established uses are topical skin applications.
How does Kigelia Africana work?
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects in preclinical studies; performance claims rely on preclinical mechanisms.
What is the recommended dose of Kigelia Africana?
The optimal range is 200–500 mg/day. with a minimum effective dose of 100 mg. Best taken: With food. Upper / caution level: ~1000 mg/day.
What are the side effects of Kigelia Africana?
Reported side effects include: Limited safety data. Monitoring: None established.
Does Kigelia Africana interact with medications?
Known or theoretical interactions: Anticoagulants (theoretical). Always check with a clinician before combining with prescription medication.
Who should avoid Kigelia Africana?
Kigelia Africana is generally not recommended for: Pregnancy; Children; and Pregnancy.
How strong is the evidence for Kigelia Africana?
Evidence level: Preliminary (overall score 30/100), based on 1 indexed study on SuppIndex.
Research & References (1)
Kigelia africana: traditional uses and pharmacology review
Consistent preclinical anti-inflammatory and topical skin benefits; systemic performance data limited.
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Research Overview
Preliminary EvidenceCite this ingredient
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https://thesuppindex.com/ingredients/kigelia-africana
SuppIndex. (2026). Kigelia Africana: Evidence summary, dosage and clinical studies. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://thesuppindex.com/ingredients/kigelia-africana
Based on 1 indexed studies · Evidence level: Preliminary.
Goal Ratings
Stack Compatibility
Pair with established botanical extracts if used; data too limited for confident recommendations.