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January 14, 2020

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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
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
Botanical Name
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Protective Charm, Respiratory Disorders
Application (Uses)
colds, cough
Gymnosporia heterophylla
Gymnosporia heterophylla

Gymnosporia heterophylla (Riffelstampendoring, Angular-stemmed Spike Thorn), formerly known as Maytenus heterophylla, has many applications in traditional medicine and it is one of the Top 25 traded plants at muthi markets and shops in its distribution area.

Botanical Name
Gymnosporia heterophylla
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Love Charms, Men’s Health Issues, Respiratory Disorders, Urinary Disorders, Veterinary Use, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
abscesses, anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, cough, diarrhoea, epilepsy, haemorrhoids, hernias, measles, menses, pleurisy, snakebite, syphilis, urine retention
Ekebergia capensis
Ekebergia capensis

Ekebergia capensis (Essenhout, Dogplum, Mmidibidi) is a beautiful medium-sized tree with many uses for respiratory, skin, and digestive disorders. It also has magical uses.

Botanical Name
Ekebergia capensis
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Love Charms, Men’s Health Issues, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Nerve Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Witchcraft, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
abscesses, backache, boils, cough, dysentery, emetic, evil, furniture, headache, heartburn, infertility, parasiticide, pimples, scabies, tonic
Datura stramonium
Datura stramonium

Datura stramonium (Bloustinkblaar, Jimson weed, iloyi) is widely used for headaches, asthma, wounds, sores and boils. It is poisonous and various cases of human poisoning have been reported.

Botanical Name
Datura stramonium
Broad Use Categories
Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Men’s Health Issues, Respiratory Disorders, Rituals and Rites, Skin Disorders, Urinary Disorders, Veterinary Use, Women’s Health Issues
Application (Uses)
antispasmodic, asthma, bruises, congestion, cough, divining, frequent urination, goitre, headache, insanity, nursing, scrofula, snuff, sores, tumours, typhus, venereal disease, wounds
Buddleja saligna
Buddleja saligna

Buddleja saligna (false olive, iGqeba-elimhlope, witolien) is a popular cough and cold remedy. It is the perfect addition to small eco-gardens aiming for high biodiversity.

Botanical Name
Buddleja saligna
Broad Use Categories
Eco-Gardening, Respiratory Disorders
Application (Uses)
colds, cough, fuel, furniture, oedema
Leonotis leonurus
Leonotis leonurus

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.

Botanical Name
Leonotis leonurus
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Nerve Disorders, Protective Charm, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
bee stings, colds, cough, dysentery, epilepsy, flu, haemorrhoids, headache, jaundice, muscular cramps, obesity, purgative, scorpion stings, snakebite, snakes, sores, tapeworm, tonic, tuberculosis
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

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