The Sausage Tree (Kigelia Africana): Uses, Benefits, and Folklore
The sausage tree, scientifically known as Kigelia Africana, holds deep cultural and traditional importance across various African communities. Among the Kikuyu people, the fruit is used to prepare a special local brew called Muratina, traditionally consumed during weddings, dowry payments, and funerals. This practice highlights the symbolic and social significance of the tree, as it … Read more