Warburgia salutaris

Warburgia salutaris (Muranga, Pepper Bark Tree, peperbasboom in Afrikaans, isiBaha in Zulu) is a species of tree in the Canellaceae family. It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and other African nations. It is threatened by habitat loss. It is a popular medicinal plant and is overharvested in the wild, another reason for its endangerment.^[1]
Medicinal uses


This plant is used medicinally by the Maasai people to treat malaria.^[4] It is used as a snuff or smoked for respiratory complaints such as common cold and cough.^[2] The bark can be purchased at markets in Tanzania,^[5] and elsewhere.^[6] Extracts of the bark of the tree show antimicrobial activity.^[3]