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December 17, 2019

Clivia miniata


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Clivia miniata
Clivia miniata

Clivia miniata (Boslelie, Bushlily, Umayime) is used medicinally and as a charm against evil spirits. It is a useful addition to an eco-garden.

Botanical Name
Clivia miniata
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Infections, Men’s Health Issues, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Protective Charm, Urinary Disorders, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
evil, fever, inembe, infertility, isihlambezo, snakebite
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
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 arborescens
Aloe arborescens

Aloe arborescens (kransaalwyn, krans-aloe, unhlabana) leaf extracts show significant wound healing, antibacterial, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and hypoglycaemic activity.

Botanical Name
Aloe arborescens
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Injuries and Poisoning, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Protective Charm, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
abdominal pain, burns and scalds, storms, wounds
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
Aloe cooperi subsp. cooperi
Aloe cooperi subsp. cooperi

Aloe cooperi subsp. cooperi (Grasaalwyn, Grass Aloe) is used for people in traditional medicine, eaten as a food, and for cattle in a magical sense. It is a good addition to a eco-garden.

Botanical Name
Aloe cooperi subsp. cooperi
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Edible, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Protective Charm, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
inembe

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