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Isambilane (Zulu)
Tshilepwete (Venda)
The leaves are chewed as a treatment for sore throat and mouth infections. The juice from these leaves to calm skin problems like pimples, rashes, and insect stings. This juice can be used as a germ-killing liquid and to treat sunburns too.
SNAKE PLANT
Snake Plant Filter indoor air, even at night
Similar to other household succulents, snake plants help to filter indoor air. What’s unique about this particular plant is that it’s one of the few plants that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into oxygen at night.
This
Motsha (Tswana)
Umnqawe (Zulu)
Mogohlo (N. Sotho)
isiThwetwe, umNcawe (Swazi)
This plant has properties that fight germs, help with diseases like HIV, Hepatitis C, and cancer. It's also used for treating venereal diseases, nausea, burns, wounds, stomachaches, and diarrhea.
Ibhuma (Zulu)
Ingcongolo (Xhosa)
Ibhuma is used to strengthen uterine contractions. It is also taken to promote fertility in women, to enhance male potency and libido, to improve circulation and for diarrhoea and dysentery.
Isihlekehleke, Isantilele (isiZulu)
Sehlehle, Sehloko, Thethebale (Sesotho)
Isihlekehleke is used for breathing disorders including asthma, bronchitis, and chest congestion. It is also used for mucus in the nose and throat, throat spasms, hay fever, and tumors.
Bay Leaf
Crush a few bay leaves into powder and sprinkle the powder in areas where you spot cockroaches most often. Bay leaves have a very distinct odor that acts as a repellent against cockroaches and keeps them away.
Flat Top Acacia, Nyanga Flat Top (English)
It can reduce swelling, fight bacteria, protect against damage, work against malaria, stop cells from growing too much, fight fungal infections, combat certain diseases, help with HIV, manage diabetes, and deal with obesity.
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc. Zinc improves fertility in men. It increases the levels of testosterone and also the quality and quantity of sperms.
Monkey-Thorn (English)
Mokgapa (Sesotho)
Tshikwalo (Venda)
Molopa (N. Sotho)
Umkhaya (Ndebele)
The bark has astringent properties, and decoctions, infusions or powders are used internally and topically. It is used internally to bring relief from stomach complaints, dysentery and
Bell Agapanthus (English)
Leta-laphofu (Sesotho)
Ubani (Zulu)
Ugebeleweni (Xhosa)
Treat heart disease, paralysis, coughs, colds and chest pains
In addition to the believed medicinal benefits, the blooms were worn as a fertility charm or a charm to protect a baby growing in the
Ziziphus mucronata
Umphafa, Umlahlankosi, Isilahla (isiZulu)
Umphafa (isiXhosa)
Umlahlabantu (Swati)
Mokgalo (Tswana)
Mutshetshete (Venda)
Mphasamhala (Tsonga)
A twig from the tree was and is still used to attract and carry the spirit of the deceased from the place of death to
Mango Seed
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Spekboom leaves
Hydration: Suck leaves to quench thirst, combat exhaustion, dehydration, and heatstroke.
Blisters Relief: Crushed leaves provide relief for blisters.
Sore Throat and Mouth Infections: Chewing leaves can treat a sore throat and mouth infections.
Crocodile Meat
Crocodile meat is a low-fat, low cholesterol and high protein meat. Crocodile meat is not only delicious, it is good for your heart, lungs, blood circulation and it is known to cure asthma and coughing problems.
Hlodlwana (Zulu)
Fresh leaves are applied as a dressing to septic ulcers and sores. The bulb is sliced and boiled in a remedy as a diuretic. The stem and flowers are boiled with water and drank as syrup.
*Used in a remedy for chest complaints associated with TB. A pulp of the
African Aloe
It is used in South African traditional medicine for the treatment of arthritis, conjunctivitis, eczema, hypertension, STDs, stress, and venereal sores etc.
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Blueberries & Cranberries
These specific berries are specifically made to stimulate your gut health and improve your liver detox properties. Whole cranberries and blueberries, as well as their extracts or juices, are the trusted source of improving your liver health and
Umsenge (Zulu)
The leaves are used to combat indigestion and as a purgative. The leaves can be chewed straight from the tree or used in a decoction. The bark and leaves are utilised together on the skin to treat shingles or drank as part of a remedy to treat HIV symptoms.
Aloe vera plant benefits
It helps treat canker sores
It reduces constipation
It improve skin and prevent wrinkles
It lowers blood sugar levels
It reduces dental plaque
It accelerates wound healing
Umdoni (Zulu)
Concoction of dried and/or boiled roots and leaves are used to treat respiratory ailments such as coughs and tuberculosis, also stomach disorders like indigestion and diarrhoea. Ash from the burnt wood is said to alleviate headaches if rubbed directly onto the
Umngamanzi (Zulu)
Crushed leaves are applied topically as a snakebite remedy, while the pulverized roots are applied to abnormal swellings. A decoction of the roots is used to treat painful menstruation, sterility and bilharzia. An infusion of the stem bark is used against
Willow Tree (Isihlahla Somyezane)
This is one of the most special trees you can find in Africa I call it the soul tree bcs it act as the connector between two worlds.
* If you know longer recognise a grave of someone from your family take something that belongs to him/her go
Moli kharatsa, Lotsane (S Sotho)
Inkomfe (Zulu)
Inongwe, Ilabatheka, Ixhalanxa, Ikhubalo lezithunzela (Xhosa)
Inkomfe is used to build up the immune system of patients suffering from Cancer and HIV.
Epsom Salt
Ease those pesky period cramps with a soothing Epsom salt bath! Fill your tub with warm water, add Epsom salt, and let the relaxation begin.
Not up for a full bath? in that case, mix the salt in a bucket of lukewarm water and pour it all over your body with a mug
Uvukakwabafile (isiZulu)
An infusion of boiled leaf is taken for colds and flu. More often the leaves and twigs are crushed and rolled in paper to be smoked like tobacco for colds, flu and other chest complaints. It is also sometimes smoked for nose-bleeding and scurvy.
Some
Rice Water
Rice water has anti-ageing benefits
It can brighten your skin
It can boost skin barrier health
It soothes sunburn and irritation
Rice water can reduce oiliness
Ikhathazo
A decoction of dried roots (a few dried roots boiled in 200 ml water) is used for abdominal and chest pain associated with HIV and TB. Dried stems and roots are smoked, or powdered and taken as snuff.
*Used as incense to communicate with the ancestors. Inhaling the
Inqotha, Ingwavuma (Zulu)
Mulumanamana (Venda)
The root bark is boiled and the decoction used to treat the disease known as Piles or Haemorrhoids in humans and domestic animals.
The symptoms are blood in stools as well as loose bowels at times. The decoction, which is very
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Umkhadlu (Zulu)
The plant's seeds, roots, and stem bark help with heart problems and chest issues, while the crushed root bark or parts of the fruit is used as a treatment against cancer. The roots make a cleanser for wounds and help with lung and chest problems. A dilution of
Areca palms help increase humidity indoors, which can benefit those with respiratory issues like asthma. Additionally, they are non-toxic to pets, making them a safe choice for households with animals.
Inhlungunyembe (Zulu)
Intlungunyembe (Xhosa)
This plant is used medicinally to treat snake & spider bites, intestinal worms and also for aches and colds.
Aloe Vera Benefits for your Skin and Hair
(Skin)
Acne Fighter
Firm Skin
Exfoliater
Natural Glow
(Hair)
Anti Frizz Hair
For Thicker Hair
Leave On Conditioner
Fights Off Dandruff
Imboziso (Zulu)
The plant is utilised internally and externally in decoctions (50 g of fennel leaves to 500 ml water) to treat genital thrush as well as thrush of the mouth in cases of HIV infection.
Spekboom (Portulacaria afra), are exceptional carbon-storing champions. 🌳 This plant can help combat climate change by absorbing high levels of carbon dioxide
Idambisa, Uchane, Umadinsane (Zulu)
Umadinsane is traditionally used as a charm to make one invisible
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Umsinga-lwesalukazi (Zulu)
A decoction of the root is used to organize the stomach and reproduction in women, especially when there is some difficulty with falling pregnant.
Hot water can promote relaxation and reduce stress levels, which can help to improve sleep quality. Additionally, it can help to soothe a sore throat or cough, which can disrupt sleep. Drinking hot water can also aid digestion and prevent stomach discomfort or bloating, which can
River Pumpkin (English)
Ramgola-vhadzimu (Venda)
Ugobho (Zulu)
Iphuzi (Xhosa)
Ugobho is an ingredient in many herbal concoctions and prescriptions which have been used to induce or augment labour, postnatal medication, to treat parasitic diseases, urinary complaints, kidney
Detox Water
Ingredients:
Lukewarm water
Sliced ginger
Lemon slices
Mint leaves
Stick of cinnamon
Dash of turmeric
Instructions:
Fill a large glass jar with lukewarm water.
Add sliced ginger, lemon slices, mint leaves, and a stick of cinnamon.
Let it sit overnight.
Aloe vera is good for:
Canker sores
Constipation
Skin health and wrinkle prevention
Lowering blood sugar
Reducing dental plaque
Speeding up wound healing
Medicinal properties of kalanchoe that protect our health
1- Protects oral health
2- Treats rhinitis
3- Combat the ulcers
4- It is used to treat cancer
5- Protects the female reproductive system
6- Combat back pain
7- It is a good analgesic
8- Remove styes in the eyes
9- Take
Isikwendle, Isitokotoko (Zulu)
Isikholokotho (Xhosa)
Xikwenga (Tsonga)
Isikwendle is used as treatment of ear infection, earache and toothache. It is also used traditionally to treat multiple ailments such as haemorrhoids, ulcers, intestinal worms, stomach disorders and
Umabopha Wentaba
Roots can be mixed with other ingredients to make a mixture (intelezi ) which is used to hinder court procedure. When used in this manner the plaintiff will either become mute, irrelevant or highly repetitive. This results in the case being postponed
Umholo (Zulu)
Root and stem bark are boiled to obtain an infusion applied as an enema to treat venereal diseases and for general cleaning of blood and kidneys. It is also included in the preparation for divhu, a disease caused by sexual intercourse with a woman who has had an
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UZILILO
UZILILO is used to treat pain of bruised skin by rubbing ash from burnt plants into the wounds. Crushed stems are used, mixed with various other plants, as a proactive charm and sprinkled on family members to protect them from the ‘pollution’ of visitors.
This is also
Flat-crown
Flat-crown Albizia
African Flat-crown
Rough bark Flat crown
West African albizia
Umgadankawu/Umgadawenkawu (Zulu)
umhlandlothi (Xhosa)
Muelela (Venda)
Infusions of the bark and roots are used to treat skin diseases such as eczema and scabies, mainly in Zulu culture.
Muvhaha (Venda)
Umbhaba (Xhosa)
Umbhaba (Zulu)
The bark is used as an ingredient of skin ointments and is sold at traditional medicine markets. Seeds are crushed and boiled to obtain oil that is suitable for making soap.
Impepho
Medicinally, the roots, leaves, stem and
flowers are used for a variety of complaints and ailments.
Depending on the species and distribution area, the uses include: angina pectoris, backache, bladder conditions, coronary thrombosis, coughs, colds, circumcision wounds,
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Umfongamfonga
In the Eastern Cape,umfongamfonga is used as a love charm. Young men make themselves attractive to the opposite sex by taking an infusion of the bark as an emetic (known as ukugabha in Xhosa) as well as a steam treatment (ukugquma). This treatment is known as
isiphahluka (Zulu)
A vapour emitted from the crushed leaves is used to help relive headaches upon inhalation, and a juice can also be extracted from them which is used against inflamed and infected eyes.
Marula Tree
An infusion of the bark combined with the bark of umdubu wehlathi (Zulu) is used to support pregnancy. It is also used for treating barrenness and illnesses related to fertility.
Marula tree Umdubu
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Golden Milk
Ingredients:
Milk
Dash of turmeric
Black pepper
Honey
Instructions:
Boil milk with a dash of turmeric and black pepper.
Mix in honey for added sweetness.
Enjoy this nutrient-replenishing and detoxifying drink.
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Mix equal parts oil & water, then spray entryways and problem spots. For extra potency, place cotton balls with a few drops of peppermint oil near entry points. It's an effective, pleasant way to