Native Apricot (Gumbi)

Gumbi Gumbi is a drought hardy tree which can grow to 12 metres, is of weeping appearance with long and slender leaves to 10cm. The fruit changes from green to yellow/orange when ripe splits open with red sticky seeds.

An infusion of the seeds, fruit pulp, leaves or wood was injested for the relief of pain and cramps.

Decoction of the fruits was drunk and applied for eczema and pruritus.

Bush medicine, for colds, cramps, itching.

Available in our Bush Food Shop

10gm, 25gm, 50gm, 100gm, 250gm, 500gm , or by the kilo

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