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December 25, 2019

Carpobrotus edulis


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Carpobrotus edulis
Carpobrotus edulis

Carpobrotus edulis (suurvy, sour fig, ikhambi-lamabulawo) is a popular traditional medicine with a wide variety of applications. It is also edible and is ideal for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens.

Botanical Name
Carpobrotus edulis
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Respiratory Disorders
Application (Uses)
allergies, burns and scalds, diabetes, diarrhoea, diptheria, dysentery, eczema, enema, laxative, ringworm, sore throat, sprue, thrush
Mimosa pudica
Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica (kruidtjie-roer-my-nie, sensitive plant) is not indigenous to southern Africa but it is nevertheless used in traditional medicine for children’s disorders, insomnia and nervousness.

Botanical Name
Mimosa pudica
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Infections, Nerve Disorders, Poisonous, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
convulsions, insomnia, menses, nervousness, palpitations, teething, vermifuge
Agapanthus africanus
Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus africanus (Kleinbloulelie, Miniature Agapanthus) is used medicinally and magically. It is a popular eco-gardening plant.

Botanical Name
Agapanthus africanus
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Children’s Health Issues, Eco-Gardening, Love Charms, Magical Use (Not Categorized), Pregnancy and Childbirth, Protective Charm, Respiratory Disorders
Application (Uses)
cough, emetic, thunderstorms
Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes
Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes

Aptenia cordifolia (brakvygie, red aptenia, Ibohlololo) is traded at most muthi markets and shops in its distribution areas. It has both medicinal and magical uses. It is also a popular ground cover in suitable climates.

Botanical Name
Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Eco-Gardening, Love Charms, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Witchcraft
Application (Uses)
enema, painful joints
Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia
Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia

Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia (Gewone Drolpeer, Common Wild Pear, Nhliziyor) is used medicinally to cure many ailments in southern Africa and other parts of Africa. It is an ideal tree for a small garden.

Botanical Name
Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Rituals and Rites, Witchcraft
Application (Uses)
abdominal pain, colic, diarrhoea, haemorrhoids, headache, indigestion, menses, nausea, palpitations, rheumatism, syphilis, tonic
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii

Aloe marlothii (bergaalwyn, mountain aloe, umhlaba ) is widely used in southern Africa for stomach ailments. Powdered leaves and ash are used in African snuff.

Botanical Name
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
enema, roundworm, snuff
Aloe maculata
Aloe maculata

Aloe maculata (Seepaalwyn, Soap Aloe, Icena) has a wide range of uses in traditional medicine for both people and animals. It is also edible and is a good addition to any eco-garden.

Botanical Name
Aloe maculata
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Skin Disorders, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
blisters, colds, emetic, enema, indigestion, pimples, purgative, ringworm, sores, wounds
Tribulus terrestris
Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris (Gewone Dubbeltjie, Puncture Vine) is a widely used and popular remedy for eczema, enlarged prostate, reproductive disorders, infertility, and many other ailments.

Botanical Name
Tribulus terrestris
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Edible, Infections, Men’s Health Issues, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Urinary Disorders, Veterinary Use, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
aphrodisiac, diabetes, diarrhoea, dysentery, ear infections, fever, fodder, impotence, kidney disorders, measles, menses, mouth inflammation, painful joints, rheumatism, sore throat, syphilis, tonic
Pelargonium sidoides
Pelargonium sidoides

Pelargonium sidoides (Kalwerbossie, Rabassam) is used for gonorrhoea, diarrhoea, and dysentery. They have very dark purple, almost black flowers, that are very unusual.

Botanical Name
Pelargonium sidoides
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Men’s Health Issues, Veterinary Use, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
anthelmintic, diarrhoea, dysentery, gonorrhoea
Vachellia karroo
Vachellia karroo

Vachellia karroo (Acacia karroo) (Soetdoring, Sweet Thron, umuNga) is the most common and widespread thorn tree (Acacia) in southern Africa. It has a wealth of medicinal uses for people and animals and it is also used magically. The gum is edible.

Botanical Name
Vachellia karroo
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Infections, Men’s Health Issues, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Poisonous, Rituals and Rites, Veterinary Use, Witchcraft, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
abdominal pain, abscesses, aphrodisiac, colds, colic, convulsions, diarrhoea, dizziness, dysentery, mouth thrush, ophthalmia, osteomyelitis, sprue, venereal disease
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Botanical Name
Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Injuries and Poisoning, Men’s Health Issues, Nerve Disorders
Application (Uses)
burns and scalds, dizziness, headache, prostrate

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