What is Marula?

Marula is the name of a deciduous tree that comes from South and East Africa. Because Marula trees grow across the wide development of countries, many names are known in many different languages. Among the most common names are Maroela, Umgan and Jelly Plum. Parts of the Marula tree are used for healing purposes and also for their nutritional value. The leaves tend to form a wide crown and the bark is spotted gray. Marula trees are two, which means that either men or women can be. Unlike other types of trees, they cannot themselves. In order to pollinate, the trees of both sexes must be planted in close proximity to each other. Like these plants, the edible parts of Marula are also. The tree produces bark, fruit, roots and seeds that are used in a number of applications. Folk medicine uses roots, bark and tree leaves to cure a number of diseases. The leaves and internal cortex are considered useful in soothing the skin, while the outer cortex is used to treat various stomach diseases. Bark can also be used toMaking dyes because it creates an attractive pink color.

Fruits and seeds are the most commonly used parts of the tree. Its fruit, which is also produced in the wild, is praised for their rich content of vitamin C, which can be up to four times more, as it is in orange. Mature fruits are light yellow with white meat, but falls from a tree while still green. The fruit can ripen on the ground, then harvested. Fruits can be consumed fresh - generally described as a cake, a juicy taste - or can be juiced, made of jams or jelly, or are used to compose alcoholic or non -alcoholic beverages.

tree fruits have an inner stone that contains between two and three edible seeds. The seeds are also used to produce Marula oil. The oil has a relatively long life - about two years - and is much sought after in cosmetic applications. HearsMCO oil is also edible, it is desirable for skin care products due to high levels of antioxidants and oleic acid. It can be used in aromatherapy, formulation of the skin care product or for composition of massage oils.