Aloe Ferox - Bitter Aloe

The hard, black, resinous product (aloe lump) can be taked as a laxative and also arthritis.
The gel-like flesh from the leaves is used in cosmetic products.
It has also been reported to have wound healing properties.

Aloevera - Aloe

Contrary to the widespread belief that A. vera is non-toxic, excess ingestion of A. vera has been associated with a range of symptoms and conditions including diarrhoea, hepatitis, kidney dysfunction, electrolyte imbalance and reduced CNS activity. It is also alleged to be effective in treatment of wounds.

Emblica Officinalis - Amla

Amla's traditional uses include as a laxative, eye wash, appetite stimulant, restorative tonic, and to treat anorexia, indigestion, diarrhea, anemia, and jaundice. Amla is becoming increasingly well known for its unusually high levels of Vitamin C.

Aspalathus Linearis - Rooibos

Traditional medicinal uses of rooibos in South Africa include alleviating infantile colic, allergies, asthma and dermatological problems. "Green" rooibos has a higher antioxidant capacity than fully oxidized rooibos.

Asparagus Racemosus

In Ayurveda, it is used as anodyne, aphrodisiac and galactogogue. Shatavari is considered to be the main Ayurvedic rejuvenating female tonic for overall health and vitality. The reputed adaptogenic effects of Shatavari may be attributed to its concentrations of saponins, known as Shatavarins. Shatavari means "she who possesses a hundred husbands.".

Centella Asiatica - Gotu Kola

Centella is a mild adaptogen, is mildly antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcerogenic, anxiolytic, a cerebral tonic, a circulatory stimulant, a diuretic, nervine and vulnerary. A decoction of juice from the leaves is thought to relieve hypertension. A poultice of the leaves is also used to treat open sores..

Warburgia Salutaris - Pepper bark tree

Medicinally, the pepper-like, bitter stems and root bark are used to cure many ailments. As an expectorant or smoked, they are a widely used remedy for common colds. Dried and ground, they make a snuff used to clear the sinuses.

Cyclopia Intermedia - Honeybush tea

Honeybush tea is a herbal infusion and many health properties are associated with the regular consumption of the tea. It has very low tannin content and contains no caffeine. Honeybush tea processes numerous properties that enhance the health of people that use it.

Harpagophytum Procumbens - Devil's claw

Devil's Claw is also claimed to be beneficial for treating diseases of the liver, kidneys, gallbladder and bladder, arthritis and rheumatism. It is said to help alleviate problems with and improve the vitality of the joints, as well as stimulating appetite and aid digestion, increase cholesterol and fatty acids in the blood.

Leonotis Leonurus - Lion's Tail

Leonotis Leonurus can be use to treat irregular menstruation, uterine hemorrhage and dysmenorrhea. Leonotis leonurus (Wild Dagga, Lion's Tail) species is also used in Eastern medicine as euphoriant, purgative, and vermifuge.

Sutherlandia frutescens - Cancerbush

Sutherlandia is an immune booster and should not be regarded as a miracle cure for cancer, its real benefits are as a tonic that will assist the body to mobilize its own resources to cope with the illness. It is known to decrease anxiety and irritability and to elevate the mood.

Rosa Canina - Dog Rose

he plant is high in certain antioxidants. The fruit is noted for its high vitamin C level and is used to make syrup, tea and marmalade. It has been grown or encouraged in the wild for the production of vitamin C, from its fruit, especially during conditions of scarcity or during wartime.

Hypoxis Hermerocallidea - African Potato

Preparations of hypoxoside are being used in primary health care in South Africa to boost the immunity in HIV/AIDS patients. The genus has great potential as a source of new drugs with immuno-modulatory properties and as such, is of economic value.

Opuntia Ficus Indica - Prickly Pear

O. ficus-indica has various medicinal uses - including use as a hangover cure. Recently, extracts for the cactus pear fruit has shown to possess antioxidative properties and can cause reduction of DNA damage in human peripheral lymphocytes. This extract has become a potential source of raw material for pharmaceutical and functional food industries.