The Leadwood (Combretum imberbe) - Source of Mankind (and clean teeth!)
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- The Herero call it "Omumborombonga", the sacred tree from which the first human (Makuru) descended. Its scientific names is Combretum imberbe, part of the large bushwillow family. It is perhaps best known as the Leadwood tree, so named because its timber sinks in water. Without doubt one of the most magnificent trees of the southern African bush, and it also harbours one of its stranger traditional uses. Back in the day, its bark was used by Ndebele warriors to keep their teeth clean. Join Gus, the African Plant Hunter, as he delves into this fascinating tree while in Chizarira National Park in north-western Zimbabwe.
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Thank you Gus, i really enjoy your videos - shows the true beauty of the African bush.
Many thanks! I really appreciate your comments and am thrilled to be able to share the beauty of the bush!
I have a walking cane coming made from lignum vitae, leadwood and extinct stelller sea cow ribs pieces as pins and divider. I think this man Gus,would like it as much as I do.
Hello Gus! thanks for another cool video. I had a thought watching this, it was the calcium comment that reminded me. So, I had two cats at one point that unfortunately passed away from coronavirus (not the one that caused the pandemic this was in 2016). I had them cremated and added the ashes to a willow tree (Salix nigra in case you are wondering lol) I have been keeping. I was reminded of this because I did this with the knowledge of how important calcium is to plant physiology and so I can say with some confidence that the atoms that were once in my cats "live one" in my tree. So, though I doubt that is the reason it could be called the source of man, it does seem to be able to neatly follow the idea of the circle of life. Anyway, thanks again!
Nice story, thanks! The circle of life is certainly a lot more real and apparent here in Africa than perhaps it is in other parts of the world.
Thanks for uploading. Very educative!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Good day Gus. Please can you talk about Boswellia neglecta and it's benefits, thanks
Thanks. I'll definitely add that one to my To Do list!
Hi Gus. Do you know where I can find Saw Palmetto and stinging nettle in Zim ?
I don't know where you can find the plants. But if you're looking for the herbal remedies, maybe try Shamrock pharmacy in Avondale. Dr Nyarai from Sage Restorative Health is very helpful too.
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This tree you did not show ua properly
Thanks, I promise to make a second video on this tree. One of my very favourite trees!