Common Guarri – 5 Seeds
(Euclea undulata)
R30.00
Common GuarriĀ is a valuable medicinal plant in Southern Africa, with nearly all parts utilized for treating various ailments.
Common names: small-leaved guarri, common guarri (Eng.); kleinblaarghwarrie, gewone ghwarrrie (Afr.); bergebenholzstrauch (Ger.); gwanxe, inkunzane, umshekizane, umbophanyamazane (Zulu)
Indoor Sowing: Spring and Summer
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer
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šæ Herbal Quick Facts
Uses
- ā Plant Use: Firewood/Charcoal, Fodder, Medicinal, Timber
Medicinal Info
- šæ Medicinal Part: Bark, Leaf, Root, Root bark, Stem, Twigs
- šµ Herbal Preparation: Chewing, Decoction, Infusion / Tea, Powder
- āļø Healing System: African Traditional Medicine
Growth Traits
- š± Life Cycle: Perennial
- š¾ Plant Type: Shrub, Tree
- š Fruiting Needs: Needs Male & Female Plants
- š¦ Pollinator Method: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies
- šŖ“ Growth Habit: Bushy, Dense, Multi-stemmed, Rounded
- šæ Foliage Type: Evergreen
- šø Flower Color: Cream, White
Growing Requirements
- š Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
- š§ Water Needs: Moderate Water
- āļø Growing Conditions: Cold Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Wind Tolerant
- š¤ Soil Preference: Loam, Sandy, Well-Drained
Common Guarri (Euclea undulata) is a valuable medicinal plant in southern Africa, with nearly all parts utilized for treating various ailments. It is a sturdy, evergreen, bushy shrub or small tree, with a height of 3ā7m, often forming dense mounds. The leaves are small (2-7cm), stiff, leathery, dark green, with margins that can be flat or wavy. The bark is grey, scaly, with reddish-brown granules when young. It produces small, white to creamy, fragrant flowers, borne on short spikes, usually from late spring to autumn. This is followed by small, single-seeded rounded berries, which are fleshy, reddish brown becoming black when ripe. The berries are edible but not very tasty.
Common names: small-leaved guarri, common guarri (Eng.); kleinblaarghwarrie, gewone ghwarrrie (Afr.); bergebenholzstrauch (Ger.); gwanxe, inkunzane, umshekizane, umbophanyamazane (Zulu)
Traditional Medicinal Uses:
- Roots & Bark: Used for headaches, toothaches, body pains, heart ailments, and as purgatives or enemas, even during pregnancy. Root preparations can induce vomiting or have laxative effects.
- Leaves: Infused for diarrhea, stomach problems, and as gargles for tonsillitis, throat ailments, and even skin diseases.
- Whole Plant: Extracts show potential for diabetes, bronchitis, asthma, urinary tract infections, and venereal diseases.
Growing Common Guarri
Indoor Sowing: Spring and Summer
Direct Sowing: Spring and Summer
- Fill a tray or container with seed-raising mix or a mixture of coarse river sand, fine-milled bark and compost.
- Press the mixture down in the container and level it.
- Press the seeds lightly into the soil mixture and cover with a very thin layer of the medium.
- Keep the mix consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Place the container in a bright spot, avoiding harsh, direct sun.
- Germination can take long, so patience is required.
Can this plant be grown as a shrub or a tree?
Common Guarri can be maintained as a shrub with pruning, or allowed to grow into a small tree depending on growing conditions.
Does this plant have medicinal uses?
Traditionally, Common Guarri has a history of use in African Traditional Medicine. Seeds are sold for cultivation purposes only.
Disclaimer
Medicinal Information:
All medicinal information on this website is for educational and informational purposes only and may not be construed as medical advice. The information is not intended to replace medical advice or treatment offered by healthcare professionals.
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