Marula Oil - Organic & Unrefined

Marula Oil - Organic & Unrefined

$9.00
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It's said that archaeological evidence shows that the Marula tree's fruit and nuts were a source of nutrition as long as ago as 10,000 B.C. It is still considered one of Africa's botanical treasures. The fruit pulp and the kernel are rich in minerals and vitamins. Legends abound regarding the multiple uses of all parts of the tree: the bark, the leaves, and its fruit, nuts, and kernels.The Marula Tree (Sclerocarya birrea), related to the mango tree, is a much-loved tree in the veld in Africa. It was a dietary mainstay in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia throughout ancient times. Abundant in fruit and in numbers, the Marula Tree is found widely in many of South Africa's Game Parks and rural communities, including Limpopo Province, KwaZulu Natal, Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga.Harvesting season for the Marula fruits runs from February to June. Harvesting is performed by picking up the fallen fruit, which is about the size of a plum, which contains two or three seeds and has a leathery s

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