Protective Charm
Schotia brachypetala (Huiboerboon, Tree Fuchsia) is used in traditional medicine and in rites. It is a popular garden subject that attracts a variety of wildlife to the garden.
Plumbago auriculata (Blou Syselbos, Leadwort, umabophe) is used extensively as a magical plant and for treating wounds, skin disorders, and headaches. It is a popular eco-garden plant that attracts birds and butterflies.
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.
A condensed Cotyledon orbiculata monograph, including its known uses in traditional medicine and its botanical information.
Encephalartos natalensis (Natalbroodboom, Natal Cycad) is a ‘living fossil’ that is used as an antidote to evil spirits.
Agapanthus africanus (Kleinbloulelie, Miniature Agapanthus) is used medicinally and magically. It is a popular eco-gardening plant.
Clivia miniata (Boslelie, Bushlily, Umayime) is used medicinally and as a charm against evil spirits. It is a useful addition to an eco-garden.
Leonotis leonurus (wilde dagga, wild dagga) is widely used to treat colds, coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and jaundice. Leaves are smoked for epilepsy and headaches. It is a colourful addition to the eco-garden.
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.
A condensed Tulbaghia violacea monograph, including its known uses in traditional medicine and its botanical information.
Celtis africana (wit stinkhout, white stinkwood, umvumvu) is used for protective magical purposes in various parts of southern Africa. It is a graceful addition to the eco-garden.
Aloe arborescens (kransaalwyn, krans-aloe, unhlabana) leaf extracts show significant wound healing, antibacterial, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic, and hypoglycaemic activity.
