Latin Name: Myrothamnus Flabellifolia
Common Names: Resurrection plant (English) Opstandingsplant (Afrikaams) Uvukakwabafile (isiZulu) Umazifisi (Ndebele)
Family: Myrothamnaceae
Uses: It is traditionally used for Urinary Tract Disorders, Lowers Blood Pressure. A popular rememdu for Colds, Flu Asthma and surprisingly good for Shingles, Backache and Haemorrhoids.
Quirky Indigenous Uses:
- a symbol of hope in some African cultures as a dry stick comes to life with some water
Extraction: Steam-distilled