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Feb 17
Old man's beard

Old Man’s Beard an indigenous medicinal botanical

Scientific name: Usnea Old Man's Beard is a herbal medicine although technically not a plant. It is a lichen which is an organism that consists of a symbiotic relationship between Fungus and Algae. It grows worldwide on the bark of trees in long beard like strands, giving it its nickname... read more →
Feb 17
Feb 17
Hypoxis Hemerocallidea

African Potato an indigenous medicinal botanical

Scientific name: Hypoxis Hemerocallidea Many South Africans, particularly traditional Zulu healers and herbalists, have long used the African potato to treat many conditions. It’s also said to ward off storms and nightmares. The plant has no relationship to a potato you eat and is actually part of the lily family.... read more →
Feb 17
geranium incanum

Carpet Geranium an indigenous medicinal botanical

Scientific name: Geranium incanum Carpet Geranium gets its name from its attractive, delicate, soft and pretty ground cover nature and is a much-loved garden plant.  It is also known as “vrouetee” (women’s tea) in Afrikaans due to its usage by women for irregular or excessive menstruation, expelling the afterbirth and... read more →
Feb 17
wild Rosemary

Wild Rosemary an indigenous medicinal botanical

Scientific name: Eriocephalus africanus Wild Rosemary is well known for its medicinal properties in South Africa. Eriocephalus Africanus also goes by the name Cape Snow Bush and Kapokbossie because of their white, woolly, hairy seeds.  It is important to note that the common names “African rosemary” and “wild rosemary” are... read more →
Feb 17
gotu kola

Gotu Kola an Indigenous Medicinal Botanical

Scientific name: Centella asiatica Gotu Kola also known as Pennywort is undoubtedly one of the most powerful weeds known to (wo)man. Known as a “herb of longevity”, this tenacious creeper is referred to in numerous ancient pharmacopoeias, and it is cherished in many ancient medicinal systems, including Ayurveda and Traditional... read more →
Feb 17
african wormwood

African Wormwood an Indigenous Medicinal Botanical

Scientific Name: Artemisia Afra African Wormwood has a long traditional use and is one of the most widely used herbal remedies in South Africa. It is a highly aromatic, warming, cleansing, disinfecting and intensely bitter shrub. African wormwood is used for a great number of ailments and is best known... read more →
Aug 28
Heart Health

7 Herbs that promote heart health

In this blog we will be looking at 7 herbs that promote heart health. Globally Cardiovascular disease takes more lives than TB, HIV and malaria combined. Every hour in SA, 5 people will have a heart attack; and 10 will have a stroke. The risk factors for heart disease include:... read more →
Oct 30
hormones

Balance your hormones with herbs

Hormones... the communicators of our bodies. They can either make us, or break us. Did you know that herbs can help you balance your hormones? A small imbalance in your hormones can have a huge effect in your body. Hormones helps to control your menstrual cycle. They are chemical signals... read more →
Oct 09
Serenity

Find Serenity with these 3 herbs

It’s difficult not to get stressed and anxious in this crazy world we live in. Our nervous systems are constantly at work trying to find serenity and balance our stressful lifestyles and combat disease at the same time. Herbs can support your body by helping you relax and prevent fatigue... read more →