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December 23, 2019

Gymnosporia heterophylla


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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
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
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

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