Edible
A condensed Tulbaghia violacea monograph, including its known uses in traditional medicine and its botanical information.
Aloe ferox (Bitteraalwyn, Bitter Aloe, iNhlaba) is one of the best known muthi plants of southern Africa boasting a long history of medicinal and magical use. It is a good addition to an eco-garden.
Halleria lucida (notsung, tree fuchsia, umbinza) is widely used as an earache remedy. The flowers are usually heavy with nectar, attracting large numbers of sunbirds. The berries are edible.
Agave americana (Blougaringboom, century plant, umhlaba) is a healing anti-inflammatory, diuretic herb with hormonal and insecticidal constituents. It acts mainly on the digestive system and lowers fever by increasing perspiration.
Encephalartos natalensis (Natalbroodboom, Natal Cycad) is a ‘living fossil’ that is used as an antidote to evil spirits.
Cyclopia genistoides (Gewone Heuningbos, Honeybush) is a popular health and herbal tea which is near threatened due to overharvesting in the wild.
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.
