The marula tree grows in parts of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Its fruit and nut are edible and rich in minerals and vitamins. Both the fruit and various parts of the tree have traditional medicinal and cosmetic uses among local peoples. The oil from the kernel of the marula fruit is used in skin and hair products due to its high concentration of antioxidants and fatty acids that nourish and hydrate skin.

1. WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT MARULA
TREE AND ITS BENEFITS ? Created AMV
Amarula is a cream liqueur from South Africa. It is made with
sugar, cream and the fruit of the African marula tree
(Sclerocarya birrea) which is also locally called the Elephant
tree or the Marriage Tree. With its delicious Fruit which grows
to the size of large Plum, a large Mature Marula Tree can
Produce 3MT of Fruits and lives several Years. It’s a main
dietary mainstay in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and
Zimbabwe. Both Fruit and Nut are rich in Minerals and
Vitamins. Its edible and used also in medicinal / cosmetics.

2. INTERESTING FACTS OF MARULA TREES
• The astringent bark has a range of medicinal uses, including treatment for diarrhoea, diabetes, fever and malaria.
• The Zulu and Tonga peoples both call Marula the ‘marriage tree’, and a brew of the bark is administered as part of a
cleansing ritual prior to marriage.
• The inside of the bark serves as a natural histamine, used in the treatment of allergic reactions and insect bites. It is
also known to draw mild venom out of wounds.
• The fruit’s high pectin content, and delicious flavour, makes it ideal for jam, and it has also been used for sweets,
liqueurs, syrup and preserves
• The vitamin C content of the Marula fruit is eight times higher than that in an orange. The fruits are also rich in oleic
acids and antioxidants
• The leaves of the fruit are often crushed up and eaten, as they have proven time and time again to be far better than
conventional antacids and are favoured by pregnant women who opt to forego chemically enhanced products.
• The oil is predominantly oleic acid, which makes it an excellent component in skin-care formulations, while also
containing linoleic, palmitic and stearic acids. It is also tremendously stable, outperforming all known natural liquid
oils.
• Marula oil is one of the most important natural oils available. It is similar to olive oil and healthier for the skin, hair
and body than most other cosmetics.
• Marula oil is also quite rare in the sense that it consists of 28 % protein. It is called the new “miracle oil” in the
cosmetics industry thanks to its composition of monounsaturated fatty acids and its rich content of antioxidants and
is highly nourishing, hydrating and naturally softens and revitalizes the skin.
• The nuts or kernels of these trees are very delicious with a delicate aroma.
• The kernels and the oil are said to be effective meat preservatives

3. Benefits of Marula YIELDS
• Supports Healthy Skin
• Promotes the Health of Bones
• Makes the Muscle Stronger
• Boosts Immunity
• Supports Hair growth
• Improves Brain Function
• Gives a GOOD mood be carefuly 17% alcohol by Volume.
• Reduces the risk of Cancer