Umganu powder, also known as Marula or Morula powder, is a nutritional supplement made from the bark of the indigenous African Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea). While the tree is famously known as the flavor base for Amarula liqueur, the powdered bark is traditionally used in folk medicine and is marketed for a variety of health benefits due to its nutrient profile .
What is Umganu/ Amarula Powder?
The powder is typically made from the raw, dried, and milled bark of the Marula tree, which is native to Southern Africa and known by various names including Umganu (Zulu), Morula (Tswana), and Marula.
Potential Benefits
The benefits listed for the powder are largely based on traditional uses and the nutritional composition of the bark.
Here are the key benefits often associated with Umganu powder:
- Nutritional Support: It is marketed as a potent organic supplement that provides vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. It is noted to be extremely high in vitamin C .
- Digestive Health: Traditionally, the bark is used to treat stomach ailments such as ulcers, dysentery, diarrhea, constipation, and stomach aches .
- Immune and Allergy Support: It is described as containing antihistamine properties, which may help with various allergies, and is used to boost overall immunity and vitality .
- Skin and Joint Health: It is traditionally applied to help with skin conditions like scabies and acne. Some sources suggest the fruit (and by extension its products) supports collagen production, which is vital for skin, joint, and cartilage health .
- Other Traditional Uses: Historical records indicate the bark has been used to treat hemorrhoids, rheumatism, snakebite, and toothache. It is also used as a malaria prophylactic (prevention) and to help with muscle strength
What's in the box
1 x 50g pack of Zurial Organics Umganu/ Amarula Bark Powder
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
