analgesic

Summary Sclerocarya birrea is a medium-sized deciduous tree known locally as Mupfura (Shona), Marula (English) Mufuna (Shona) Mushomo (Shona) Umganu (Ndebele) Medicinal Uses  a) The bark is analgesic, anti-inflammatory. An infusion is used in the treatment of stomach-pains and constipation and to ease labour-pains. b) A decoction ( concentrate after boiling) is used as a […]