The dried and ground bark is traditionally boiled in water for about twenty minutes, then filtered before consumption or external use. This preparation requires professional advice before any internal intake, as traditional proportions are not standardized. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The dried bark is reduced to a fine powder then applied directly to wounds or mixed with a fatty base to form a paste. This traditional practice remains reserved for external use and for informational purposes. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The roots cut into pieces are boiled at length to obtain a concentrated decoction, traditionally used in small quantities. A healthcare professional must be consulted before any internal use, as the safety margin is not clearly established. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
This species grows wild in the dry regions of southern Africa (Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa, Namibia); it is rarely cultivated or commercialized outside these areas, and is practically not found in European herbal shops.
The bark and roots are generally harvested in the dry season, a period when the tree is considered richest in active principles according to local tradition.