Tag Traditional African Medicine

Herbs and Spirituality

The Marula Tree: A Sacred African Tree with 15 Fascinating Uses

Known by a host of names including Umganu, Mupfura, Tsua, Morula, Mng’ongo, Mafula, Nkula, and Ol-mangwai, the Marula tree is a popular and cherished African tree found across many countries on the continent. Thriving in medium to low altitudes, its…

Magriza
November 10, 2021

Indigenous Trees

Hahanyama: A Versatile Medicinal Tree of African Woodlands

Known as Hahanyama in TjiKalanga, this remarkable tree, scientifically identified as Spirostachys africana (though commonly referred to by its medicinal uses here, rather than its highly toxic sap), is a testament to the rich botanical heritage of Africa. Its presence…