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Every Saafara blend is rooted in West African herbal tradition, and increasingly, in the research that’s beginning to explain why. Explore our teas and botanicals by what they may support, with sources linked to the studies behind each note.
Wind Down with Sehhaw
Across Senegal, Sehhaw (Kinkeliba) has long been the last cup of the day, brewed slowly in the evening as a quiet ritual to help the body ease into rest.
A tradition passed down through generations of West African herbal practice, brewed by families long before it was ever studied in a lab.
Antioxidants, From Leaf to Fruit
Sehhaw and Baobab are both naturally rich in antioxidant compounds: Sehhaw’s polyphenols and Baobab’s vitamin C, traditionally valued for helping skin stay resilient against everyday environmental stress.
Backed by research: Hu S, et al. Kinkéliba (Combretum micranthum) Leaf Extract Alleviates Skin Inflammation: In Vitro and In Vivo Study. Molecules, 2023. View study · Otong ES, Musa SA. Antioxidant Potentials of Adansonia digitata (Baobab) Fruit Pulp: A Mini-Review. South Asian Research Journal of Natural Products, 2021. View study
Naturally Rich in Flavonoids
Sehhaw and Savanna Mint both carry a dense profile of flavonoid antioxidants: plant compounds traditionally valued for helping the body counter everyday oxidative stress.
Backed by research: Welch C, et al. Bioactive polyphenols in kinkéliba tea (Combretum micranthum). Journal of Food and Drug Analysis, 2018. View study · Bangou MJ, et al. Polyphenolic composition of Lantana camara and Lippia chevalieri, and their antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. International Journal of Phytomedicine, 2012. View study
Jambakatan, After a Long Day
Known botanically as Combretum glutinosum, Jambakatan has a long history in West African herbal practice, traditionally used to support healthy digestion and ease everyday muscle tension.
Backed by research: Sene M, et al. Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Triterpenoid Molecules Isolated from the Leaves of Combretum glutinosum. Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2018. View study · Tine Y, et al. Combretum glutinosum (Combretaceae): Review of traditional uses, chemical composition and pharmacological properties. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2023. View study
A Seasonal Companion
Jambakatan has traditionally been brewed in West Africa during allergy and cold season, valued for its warming, comforting character during seasonal discomfort.
Backed by research: Tine Y, et al. Combretum glutinosum (Combretaceae): Review of traditional uses, chemical composition and pharmacological properties. International Journal of Biological and Chemical Sciences, 2023, documenting anti-inflammatory and antibacterial activity. View study
A Natural Lift from Moringa
Moringa Powder du Sénégal is stone-ground from nutrient-dense Moringa leaves, traditionally used across West Africa to support everyday stamina and vitality.
Backed by research: Dong W, et al. Moringa oleifera leaf extracts improve exercise performance in young male adults: A pilot study. Phytomedicine, 2024. View study
Bright, Minty & Iced
Every Saafara herbal tea can be brewed strong and poured over ice, a refreshing, naturally caffeine-free way to enjoy the same botanicals any time of day.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Saafara products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The studies linked above describe laboratory, animal, or preliminary human research on the plants themselves and are provided for informational context, not as claims about these specific products.