Sclerocarya Birrea Bark

Sclerocarya birrea (bark)

Family: Anacardiaceae Evidence: T decoctionpowder

Southern African marula tree bark (distinct from the fruit/oil) used in Zulu, Venda, and Tswana medicine for malaria, dysentery, and diarrhea. Contains procyanidins and gallotannins. Bark decoction is astringent and antimicrobial. Important ethnoveterinary medicine.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricNot Recommended

Contraindications

Anacardiaceae allergy.

Interactions

Iron supplements (tannins).

Side Effects

Astringent. GI upset from tannins.

Allergy: Anacardiaceae (mango/cashew family) allergy.
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