Plant Information
Common Name: BULBINE - NATALENSIS, Ibhucu (Zu), Rooiwortel (Afr)
Scientific Name: Bulbine natalensis
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Description:- Perennial
- Frost tender evergreen perennial, broad sharp pointed fleshy yellow-green leaves.
- Clusters of star-shaped yellow flowers on long thin flowering stems.
- Drought resistant.
- Full sun/ semi shade
Culinary Uses:
Parts Used:- Fresh root, leaves and leaf sap
Medicinal Uses. It is said that:- First-aid remedy – treat stings, mosquito bites, blisters, cold sores, mouth ulcers, cracked lips, -finger tips and -heels,
- burns, sunburn, cuts, bruises, dries out acne, wounds, rashes, itches, ringworm, herpes, fever blisters and sores, itching.
- Leaf gel aids healing of post-operative scars.
- Roots – help to quell vomiting, diarrhea
- Treat convulsions, venereal diseases, diabetes, rheumatism, urinary complaints and blood disorders
Other Uses:- Treat rashes or eczema on animals
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