Summary: Euclea divinorum (Diamond-leaved Euclea) is a plant in the Ebenaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 1 phytochemical compounds, and 0 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Euclea divinorum or commonly known as Magic Guarri or Diamond-leaved Euclea is a tropical small tree or shrub growing up to 6 - 18 m tall found in eastern and southern Africa. It often branches from the base. The bark is grey and smooth but becomes cracked as the tree gets old. The leaves are leathery grey green, with wavy edges. The flowers are cup-shaped, small, and cream in colour. The fruits are taken as a mild laxative. Root extracts and dried powdered roots are used for the treatment of gastro-intestinal disturbances, cancer, miscarriage, jaundice, ulcers, leprosy, wounds, arthritis, snakebites, headache, toothache, and gonorrhoea. Other plant parts and forms are used for various illnesses as well like diarrhoea, anaemia, etc. Bark infusion is used as a condiment in soup preparation. The fruit, particularly the thin fleshy part, can be eaten but not very palatable. The roots are used in the fermentation process to make beer. Magic Cuarri is highly tolerant to high arsenic in soil thus it can be used in the reclamation of gold mine pit wastes. The bark contains tannins which can be used to produce dyes. The roots and fruits are used in dyeing as well. The wood is used for building poles, tool handles, spoons, carving, and for fuel.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — keep soil moist |
| Soil | Well-drained, moist, clay |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 10-12 |
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