Mafura Butter (Conventional)
Trichilia emetica, or Mafura, is a tree in the family Meliaceae, commonly known as the Natal mahogany. It is an evergreen tree, with handsome glossy dark green leaves and a wide spreading crown. Mafura is widely distributed and grows naturally throughout sub-Saharan Africa extending from KwaZulu-Natal in the South, through Swaziland, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces (South Africa), into Zimbabwe and northwards into Cameroon, Sudan and Uganda. It has a preference for areas with a high rainfall and well-drained rich alluvial or sandy soil and is therefore abundant along coastal areas.
The pressed seed yields two types of oil – oil from the fleshy seed envelope and Mafura butter from the kernel.
*Only conventional material available
| Pack Size: 5 kg |
| Country of Origin: South Africa |
BENEFITS
- Rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals
- Contains vitamins A and E, which are important for maintaining healthy skin
- The fatty acids in Mafaru butter can help moisturize and nourish the skin, making it a great natural moisturizer
- Can be used to soothe and heal dry, cracked, or irritated skin, as well as sunburned skin
- Has anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce redness and inflammation on the skin
- Mafaru butter can also be used to moisturize and condition the hair, leaving it soft and shiny
- Skin moisturizer and conditioner
- Hair conditioner and softener
- Natural sunscreen and bug repellent
MAFURA BUTTER: OIL COMPOSITION
A 2025 paper in the journal Plants compares mafura butter pressed from Trichilia emetica and Trichilia dregeana. The seeds were collected in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and pressed with a screw press. The study reports the fatty acid profile of each oil and how the two species differ... Read More
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