Tetradenia riparia is widely used in traditional medicine in Africa. In standardized dosages it is good control for a number of ailments. It can be toxic at higher dosages, so further reading is advised before ingestion:
Tetradenia Riparia Herba
Although common names for the plant include nutmeg and ginger, it is not related to either. Begin native to southern Africa, it chooses this time of year to bloom.
