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December 17, 2019

Dombeya rotundifolia var. rotundifolia


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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

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

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

Pittosporum viridiflorum

Pittosporum viridiflorum

Pittosporum viridiflorum (kasuur, cheesewood) is used in traditional medicine for both people and animals. It is also used as a magical plant. It is a beautiful garden tree.

Botanical Name
Pittosporum viridiflorum
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Rituals and Rites, Veterinary Use, Witchcraft
Application (Uses)
abdominal pain, aphrodisiac, backache, chest pains, divining, dizziness, dysentery, pain

Tecomaria capensis

Tecomaria capensis

Tecomaria capensis (Cape Honeysuckle, Kaapse Kanferfoelie, lungana) is used for fevers, pain, sleeplessness, chest ailments, diarrhoea, dysentery, and stomach pains. It also has magical uses and is a popular ornamental plant in eco-gardens.

Botanical Name
Tecomaria capensis
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Respiratory Disorders, Rituals and Rites, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
abdominal pain, bleeding gums, diarrhoea, dysentery, fever, flu, fodder, insomnia, nursing, pain, pneumonia

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