Marula
Sclerocarya birrea
A southern-African fruit and seed oil prized for skin care and as a vitamin-C-rich food.
Traditional use (african-diaspora): A southern-African fruit and seed oil prized for skin care and as a vitamin-C-rich food.
A southern-African fruit and seed oil prized for skin care and as a vitamin-C-rich food.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A southern-African fruit and seed oil prized for skin care and as a vitamin-C-rich food.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- A food and oil; generally safe.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
A food and oil; generally safe.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.