Dried Ebony Plum

Dried ebony plum, also known as dried African plum or Umckaloabo (its traditional South African name), refers to the dried root of the Pelargonium sidoides plant. This plant is native to South Africa and is known for its traditional medicinal uses, particularly in South African and European herbal medicine.

The dried root of the Pelargonium sidoides plant is commonly used to make herbal remedies, including tinctures, extracts, and teas. It has been traditionally used to treat respiratory infections, such as the common cold, bronchitis, and sinusitis, due to its believed immune-stimulating and antimicrobial properties.