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Esential oil Marula

Marula

Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst.

ANGOLA

CAS No: 68956-68-3

EINECS No: 273-313-5

Plant part used: Fruits

Origin: Wild-harvested

Processing: Mechanical pressing

Main compounds: Oleic acid 70-80%; Palmitic acid 7-14%; Stearic acid 4-12%

Chemotype: N/A

Olfactive experience It has a slightly almondy aroma, practically neutral.

Curiosities Known as the “African miracle” in the savannas of East Africa, it is from the fruit of Marula that a luxurious vegetable oil rich in linoleic acids, omega 9 and flavonoids is

Its extremely neutral aroma allows it to be an adjuvant oil with great interest for various types of formulations.

It can be classified as a high–oleic acid (70–78%) with relatively low tocopherol content. The exceptional stability has, therefore, been suggested to be due to its fatty acid composition. However, recent studies have mentioned that some of the minor components in the oil may also be contributing to this important antioxidant property. Marula oil contains a similar fatty acid composition to olive oil; however, it is 10 times more stable to oxidation.

Part of the plant used Mode of processing Condition being treated
stem-bark Decoctions Enemas for diarrhoea
stem-bark Decoctions Treat fevers, stomach ailments and ulcers
leaves and roots Infusions Fungal

infections and snake bite
kernels Oil Skin

 

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Regulatory sheets

Safety data sheet           Technical data sheet

AFRICAN-IMMORTELLE                        AFRICAN-IMMORTELLE

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Scientific evidence

Effect Route used in the experiment Source
Moisturising, hydrating and occlusive properties Clinical study and Irritancy   patch   test   – Marula oil affects the moisture level of the skin by causing some hydration.                            Most importantly, Marula oil was non-irritating to the skin and can therefore be regarded as safe for

topical application.

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Antioxidant and antibacterial activity b-carotene–linoleic acid assay [3]
Antiaging activity (extract) Spectrophotometric methods [4]

 

References

  • John O. Ojewole; Tariro Mawoza; Witness D. H. Chiwororo; Peter M. O. Owira (2010). <em>Sclerocarya birrea</em> (a. rich) hochst. [‘marula’] (anacardiaceae): a review of its phytochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology and its ethnomedicinal uses. , 24(5), 0–0. doi:10.1002/ptr.3080
  • Komane, Baatile; Vermaak, Ilze; Summers, Beverley; Viljoen, Alvaro (2015). Safety and efficacy of Sclerocarya birrea (A.Rich.) Hochst (Marula) oil: A clinical Journal of Ethnopharmacology, (), S0378874115301963–

. doi:10.1016/j.jep.2015.10.037

  • Abdalbasit A. Mariod; Bertrand Matthäus; Ismail H. Hussein (2008). Antioxidant properties of methanolic extracts from different parts of <em>Sclerocarya birrea</em>. , 43(5), 921–926. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2621.2007.01543.x
  • Shoko, , Maharaj, V. J., & Naidoo, D. (2018). Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q- TOF-MS. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 18(1), 54. Available from https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-018-2112-1.

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