Magical Plants – The Ulwazi Programme

Umganu

Umganu (marula tree) is a tree used by African people especially the Zulus. The tree grows near the river but it can also be re-planted. It is mainly used for traditional healing of mumps (uzagiga). The person who has mumps has to go to this tree and hit the cheek on the tree, while they do … Read more

Mphafa tree

Mphafa Tree or the Buffalo Thorn Tree This is an African plant that is highly respected within the Zulu community. The Zulu community strongly believe that this is the only tree that can carry the spirit of the deceased. The Zulu community strongly believes that if a person dies out of his or her yard … Read more