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December 19, 2019

Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes


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Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes
Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes

Aptenia cordifolia (brakvygie, red aptenia, Ibohlololo) is traded at most muthi markets and shops in its distribution areas. It has both medicinal and magical uses. It is also a popular ground cover in suitable climates.

Botanical Name
Aptenia cordifolia (L.f.) Schwantes
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Eco-Gardening, Love Charms, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Witchcraft
Application (Uses)
enema, painful joints
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii

Aloe marlothii (bergaalwyn, mountain aloe, umhlaba ) is widely used in southern Africa for stomach ailments. Powdered leaves and ash are used in African snuff.

Botanical Name
Aloe marlothii subsp. marlothii
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
enema, roundworm, snuff
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
Dierama pendulum
Dierama pendulum
Botanical Name
Dierama pendulum
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Protective Charm
Application (Uses)
enema, harvest, purgative
Aloe maculata
Aloe maculata

Aloe maculata (Seepaalwyn, Soap Aloe, Icena) has a wide range of uses in traditional medicine for both people and animals. It is also edible and is a good addition to any eco-garden.

Botanical Name
Aloe maculata
Broad Use Categories
Children’s Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Skin Disorders, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
blisters, colds, emetic, enema, indigestion, pimples, purgative, ringworm, sores, wounds

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