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Other names - Sickle bush, Sickle tree, Chinese lantern tree and Kalahari Christmas
Burning Qualities
The yellow flames dance around so beautifully they almost look artificial
There are no unpleasant smells
For hints and tips on how to light your fire, click on the link to our
Description
A spiny deciduous shrub, up to 3.5 m high The branches are
spreading with acacia-like leaves. The drooping pendulous
flowers, characteristic pink and yellow catkins, appear in spring and summer followed by sickle-shaped pods borne in clusters.The wood is hard, strong and termite and borer proof
This is a lovely hard wood which burns well
Interesting facts
Animals attracted to this bush
Giraffe Impala, Buffalo, Kudu and Nyala, Duiker, Hartebeest, Camels eat the pods. The seeds are eaten by birds
Medical uses
Bark: Used to treat Dysentery, headaches, toothaches, Encephalentisis, treatments to rid the body of worms and other parasites.
Roots: Infusions are used to treat Leprosy, Syphilis coughs, parasitic worms, and a as a strong purgative and diuretic.
Chewed roots are then placed as a poultice on scorpion stings and snake and insect bites. Powdered roots with leaves are used as a treatment for Epilepsy.
Leaves: They are said to have strong anaesthetic properties used for scorpion stings, snake bites, gonorrhoea, boils, toothaches, sore eyes. They are used as a diuretic and as laxatives. Powdered leaves are used to massage bone fractures.
Sickle bushes have possible veterinary treatments in Africa, as it is also used for this purpose in India
Commercial
Timber: Used to make tools and crafts. Also as fencing and posts that can last upwards of 50 years. Fencing in Incwala ceremonies
Cultural beliefs
In Swaziland, the Sickle Bush is used in the New Year Festival of Incwala, translated into 'The Festival of the First Fruits’, that brings families and communities together to celebrate, to gain the blessing of ancestors, to sanctify the Kingship or Chieftainship and to celebrate the oncoming harvest....and also just an excuse to party I guess.!
In South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, and likely elsewhere, the Sickle Bush is used to gain medicinal magical abilities.
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