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Benefits of taking mabuyu

Benefits of taking mabuyu (Photo: iStock)

Did you know that the Baobab tree is also known as the "Tree of Life"? Well, now you do. This is mainly because of its longevity and immense size.

These trees are characterised by their stout, swollen trunk, which can store water to survive harsh dry weather conditions, and their sparse branches, which resemble roots, hence the saying "they were planted upside down".

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