Dried bark is traditionally simmered gently in water for about fifteen minutes, then strained. This preparation, reserved for occasional use, should be established in consultation with a healthcare professional. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Fresh leaves are pounded to obtain a paste, applied directly to the affected skin area. The compress was renewed once or twice daily according to reported tradition. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The bark is dried in the shade then reduced to a fine powder, stored away from moisture for later use in external or ritual preparations. The preparation requires specific traditional expertise. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or a recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Sideroxylon inerme is found along rocky coastlines and coastal forests of South Africa, Mozambique and neighboring regions; it is sometimes cultivated as an ornamental tree or windbreak. Dried bark and leaves are occasionally available from specialized herbalists in African plants.