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Pepper Bark Tree (Warburgia salutaris)
🌱 Introduction and History The Pepper Bark Tree (Warburgia salutaris), also known as Isibhaha in isiZulu and Peperbasboom in Afrikaans, is a revered evergreen tree indigenous to Southern Africa—most notably South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Belonging to the Canellaceae family, it is named after Dr. Otto Warburg, a German botanist. Traditionally used by indigenous healers, the tree is prized for its aromatic bark and its potent medicinal properties. Due to overharvesting, it is now listed as an endangered species, making sustainable cultivation crucial. 💊 Medicinal Benefits The bark and leaves of Warburgia salutaris are packed with powerful bioactive compounds like… Read more…
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🌱African boxwood (Myrsine africana)
Myrsine africana, known as African boxwood, Cape myrtle, or Boesmanhout, is a hardy evergreen shrub native to South Africa and parts of eastern Africa and Asia. Traditionally used by the Khoisan and various indigenous communities, this member of the Primulaceae family was valued not just for its resilience and compact foliage, but also for its medicinal significance and spiritual uses. Today, it remains popular for its tidy growth habit and suitability as a hedge or ornamental feature. 💊 Medicinal BenefitsAfrican boxwood leaves are rich in flavonoids, tannins, and saponins, granting the plant several therapeutic properties: 🌿 Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory 🌬️…
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