Among the endless sands of the African desert grows an unusual tree - marula (Scelerocarya birrea).
In fact it spreads across the continent following the path of migration of Bantu tribes. Has long fruits are an integral part of their traditional menu. In mature state have thin yellow rind and white soft part, rich in vitamin C - 8 times more than in oranges.
Africans used the rind of the fruit to brew their refreshing beverage greatly resembles coffee. The wood does produce interesting souvenirs. The bark is used as raw material for paint, strips of braided rope. Tincture of bark marula is an effective means of preventing malaria. A curious fact is that the insects landing on the tree is collected by locals and are fried and the dish is appreciated as an exclusive delicacy.
Besides vitamin C fruits of marula have very high sugar content. Because more of the branches begin to ferment. Animals that taste them straight to enchant ...
Marwan present in local folklore. The tribes believe that if pregnant women drink an infusion of the bark of a tree female lettuce, bear girl and vice versa. How to determine the sex of the tree? After the leaves fall on bare branches in "male" trees of upper leaves branch remains firmly directed towards the sky.
Fruit stones there and ritual significance - used for funeral ceremonies. Africans relate to caring lettuce. Because of their widespread use trees are not cut down, but if you notice a cut lettuce, this means that authors of such acts are certainly foreigners.
Butter marula - Beauty
The oil from the kernel of the fruit is precious ingredient in the manufacture of cosmetic products. It is one of the most useful and nourishing skin oils rich in antioxidants, oleic acid, vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, protein, and iodine. The oil is resistant to oxidation.
Components created on the skin surface a thin protective layer of butter marula absorbs quickly, efficiently hydrates and regenerates, reduces redness and transepidermal moisture loss, improves elasticity and smoothness of skin and hair.
It has emphasized healing effect on burns, wounds and redness. Provides reliable protection from harmful effects of free radicals. It is also used in the manufacture of soap.
Cosmetic properties:
- Suitable for all skin types
- To great effect for dry, irritated and dehydrated skin.
- Well absorbs and creates a protective film on the surface, as it does not interfere with the skin to "breathe".
- Relieves inflammation, reduces redness and epidermal dehydration.
- Smoothes lines
- Excellent tool in caring for kosa- equalizes the hair structure, protects it from dehydration, strengthens the hair stem.
Application:
- Cosmetic products for all skin types
- In medicated creams and ointments with dermatological problems
- In moisturizing creams
- In protivovazpalitelnisredstva
- In masks and shampoos for dry, damaged hair
- As a means of massage
- In lip balms and even in the treatment of herpes
- In the manufacture of soap
The oil should be stored in dark bottles without contact with sunlight.
Source: http://beauty.bg/2011/12/ekzotichnata-marula/