by Lieze van Staden | Apr 10, 2026 | Ingredients
Quick overview Botanical name: Pelargonium citronellum J.J.A. van der Walt Common names: Lemon-scented pelargonium, citronella geranium Family: Geraniaceae Parts used: Leaf, aerial parts Key actions: Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, aromatic nervine,...
by Lieze van Staden | Apr 9, 2026 | Ingredients
Quick overview Botanical name: Sceletium tortuosum Common names: Kanna, kougoed Family: Aizoaceae Parts used: Aerial parts (traditionally fermented) Key actions: Anxiolytic, antidepressant, mood enhancer, nervine Key benefits Reduces anxiety and stress Enhances mood...
by Lieze van Staden | Apr 9, 2026 | Ingredients
A voice forherbal medicineWe share traditional, scientific and practical insights written by experienced herbalists and health experts from the world of herbal medicine and natural health Passionflower is a calming remedy for anxiety and nervousness Passifloraceae...
by Lieze van Staden | Apr 9, 2026 | Ingredients
Quick overview Botanical name: Mentha longifolia L. Common names: Wild mint, horse mint, woolly mint Family: Lamiaceae Parts used: Leaf, aerial parts Key actions: Carminative, antispasmodic, antimicrobial, expectorant, mild nervine Key benefits Supports digestion and...
by Lieze van Staden | Apr 9, 2026 | Ingredients
A voice forherbal medicineWe share traditional, scientific and practical insights written by experienced herbalists and health experts from the world of herbal medicine and natural health Hibiscus sabdariffa / Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Malvaceae Hibiscus is an important...
by Lieze van Staden | Apr 9, 2026 | Ingredients
A voice forherbal medicineWe share traditional, scientific and practical insights written by experienced herbalists and health experts from the world of herbal medicine and natural healthChamomile is a renowned relaxant and digestive herb Matricaria chamomilla...
