Richard
12-26-2011, 06:47 PM
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 (http://www.sahealthinfo.org/traditionalmeds/monographs/tetradenia.htm)
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. :)
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Nutmeg_Bush_web.jpg
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. :)
http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/image_gallery/Nutmeg_Bush_web.jpg