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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

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

Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris

Tribulus terrestris (Gewone Dubbeltjie, Puncture Vine) is a widely used and popular remedy for eczema, enlarged prostate, reproductive disorders, infertility, and many other ailments.

Botanical Name
Tribulus terrestris
Broad Use Categories
Children's Health Issues, Digestive Disorders, Edible, Infections, Men's Health Issues, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Urinary Disorders, Veterinary Use, Women's Health Issues
Application (Uses)
aphrodisiac, diabetes, diarrhoea, dysentery, ear infections, fever, fodder, impotence, kidney disorders, measles, menses, mouth inflammation, painful joints, rheumatism, sore throat, syphilis, tonic

Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica

Mimosa pudica (kruidtjie-roer-my-nie, sensitive plant) is not indigenous to southern Africa but it is nevertheless used in traditional medicine for children's disorders, insomnia and nervousness.

Botanical Name
Mimosa pudica
Broad Use Categories
Children's Health Issues, Infections, Nerve Disorders, Poisonous, Women's Health Issues
Application (Uses)
convulsions, insomnia, menses, nervousness, palpitations, teething, vermifuge

Terminalia sericea

Terminalia sericea

Terminalia sericea is an important traditional medicine with a variety of applications. It is in the Top 25 traded plants in muthi markets and muthi shops in its distribution area.

Botanical Name
Terminalia sericea
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Injuries and Poisoning, Love Charms, Men's Health Issues, Respiratory Disorders, Witchcraft, Women's Health Issues
Application (Uses)
amanxebha, colic, diabetes, diarrhoea, emetic, eyewash, fuel, infertility, menses, nosebleed, pneumonia, sore throat, timber, tonic, venereal disease, wounds

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