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December 17, 2019

Plumbago auriculata


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Plumbago auriculata

Plumbago auriculata

Plumbago auriculata (Blou Syselbos, Leadwort, umabophe) is used extensively as a magical plant and for treating wounds, skin disorders, and headaches. It is a popular eco-garden plant that attracts birds and butterflies.

Botanical Name
Plumbago auriculata
Broad Use Categories
Cardiovascular Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Infections, Magical Use (Not Categorized), Medicinal Use (Not Categorized), Poisonous, Protective Charm, Skin Disorders, Veterinary Use
Application (Uses)
bad dreams, blackwater fever, enemies, evil, fodder, fractures, hailstorms, headache, lightning, malaria, matrimonial discord, oedema, scrofula, skin lesions, snuff, warts

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

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

Aloe ferox

Aloe ferox

Aloe ferox (Bitteraalwyn, Bitter Aloe, iNhlaba) is one of the best known muthi plants of southern Africa boasting a long history of medicinal and magical use. It is a good addition to an eco-garden.

Botanical Name
Aloe ferox
Broad Use Categories
Digestive Disorders, Eco-Gardening, Edible, Infections, Injuries and Poisoning, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders, Protective Charm, Rituals and Rites, Skin Disorders, Witchcraft
Application (Uses)
arthritis, conjunctivitis, constipation, laxative, snuff, venereal disease

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