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January 7, 2020

Vangueria infausta


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Vangueria infausta
Vangueria infausta
Botanical Name
Vangueria infausta
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Magical Use (Not Categorized), Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Veterinary Use
Portulacaria afra
Portulacaria afra

Portulacaria afra (iNtelezi, Porkbush, Spekboom) is used for sore throat and mouth infections while the astringent juice is used for soothing skin ailments such as pimples, rashes and insect bites. It is a popular ornamental plant.

Botanical Name
Portulacaria afra
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Injuries and Poisoning, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders
Application (Uses)
blisters, corns, fodder, insect bites & stings, pimples, rashes, sore throat, sunburn
Mentha spicata
Mentha spicata
Botanical Name
Mentha spicata
Broad Use Categories
Edible, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized)
Strelitzia nicolai
Strelitzia nicolai

The immature seeds of Strelitzia nicolai (isigude, Natal wild banana, Natalse wildepiesang) are edible and tasty and used as a food. It is a popular eco-gardening plant.

Botanical Name
Strelitzia nicolai
Broad Use Categories
Edible
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
Sclerocarya birrea
Sclerocarya birrea
Botanical Name
Sclerocarya birrea
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Poisonous, Veterinary Use
Mentha longifolia subsp. capensis
Botanical Name
Mentha longifolia subsp. capensis
Broad Use Categories
Edible, Magical Use (Not Categorized), Medicinal Use (Not Categorized)
Portulaca oleracea
Portulaca oleracea
Botanical Name
Portulaca oleracea
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Magical Use (Not Categorized), Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Poisonous, Veterinary Use
Agave americana
Agave americana

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.

Botanical Name
Agave americana
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Digestive Disorders, Edible, Injuries and Poisoning, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Nerve Disorders, Poisonous, Respiratory Disorders
Application (Uses)
asthma, burns and scalds, chest pains, constipation, cough, dysentery, flatulence, high blood pressure, indigestion, jaundice, stress
Grewia flava
Grewia flava
Botanical Name
Grewia flava
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Poisonous, Veterinary Use
Cyclopia genistoides
Cyclopia genistoides

Cyclopia genistoides (Gewone Heuningbos, Honeybush) is a popular health and herbal tea which is near threatened due to overharvesting in the wild.

Botanical Name
Cyclopia genistoides
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Edible, Respiratory Disorders, Urinary Disorders
Application (Uses)
consumption, expectorant, stomachic, tonic
Tulbaghia violacea
Tulbaghia violacea

A condensed Tulbaghia violacea monograph, including its known uses in traditional medicine and its botanical information.

Botanical Name
Tulbaghia violacea
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Love Charms, Protective Charm
Application (Uses)
snakes
Encephalartos natalensis
Encephalartos natalensis

Encephalartos natalensis (Natalbroodboom, Natal Cycad) is a ‘living fossil’ that is used as an antidote to evil spirits.

Botanical Name
Encephalartos natalensis
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Protective Charm
Application (Uses)
evil
Mentha longifolia
Mentha longifolia
Botanical Name
Mentha longifolia
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized)
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
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