What are the historical uses of Shea butter? Let me answer that question by saying this: Africa's long and extensive relationship with Shea butter is very intimate and diverse.
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Goreja, author of Shea Butter, writes "Accounts from as early as Cleopatra's Egypt speak of caravans bearing clay jars of valuable Shea butter for cosmetic use.
" Also, the funeral beds of early kings were carved in the wood from old Shea trees.
Shea butter's amazing skin-care, medicinal and healing properties were first discovered thousands of years ago.
Here are some examples for you.
1) Shea butter was and still is used to protect the skin and hair against the fierce sun and the hot dry winds of the African deserts and savannah.
2) The anti-inflammatory properties of Shea butter were discovered from its documented use as a treatment for rheumatism within traditional African medicine systems.
3) Shea butter was used for soothing and acceleration healing after circumcision.
4) Shea butter was and still is used for the relief of rheumatism and muscle and joint pain.
5) Pregnant African women covered their swelling abdomens with Shea butter to prevent stretch marks, even now.
6) Mothers rub Shea butter over their babies' skin after bathing to make the children's skin glow.
7) African Shea butter in its oily form is an essential ingredient in African Cuisine.
It is the most desired oil for food preparation and becomes the base of many soups and condiments like chocolate.
W.
G.
Goreja, author of Shea Butter, writes "Accounts from as early as Cleopatra's Egypt speak of caravans bearing clay jars of valuable Shea butter for cosmetic use.
" Also, the funeral beds of early kings were carved in the wood from old Shea trees.
Shea butter's amazing skin-care, medicinal and healing properties were first discovered thousands of years ago.
Here are some examples for you.
1) Shea butter was and still is used to protect the skin and hair against the fierce sun and the hot dry winds of the African deserts and savannah.
2) The anti-inflammatory properties of Shea butter were discovered from its documented use as a treatment for rheumatism within traditional African medicine systems.
3) Shea butter was used for soothing and acceleration healing after circumcision.
4) Shea butter was and still is used for the relief of rheumatism and muscle and joint pain.
5) Pregnant African women covered their swelling abdomens with Shea butter to prevent stretch marks, even now.
6) Mothers rub Shea butter over their babies' skin after bathing to make the children's skin glow.
7) African Shea butter in its oily form is an essential ingredient in African Cuisine.
It is the most desired oil for food preparation and becomes the base of many soups and condiments like chocolate.