Withania somniferia (Ginseng plant)
Out of stock
Withania somniferia (Ginseng)
Alternative Names: Geneesblaarbossie (Afr), Winter cherry (Eng), Ubuvimbha (Zu), Ubuvuma (Xho), Bofepha (So)
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
Withania somniferia (Ginseng)
Alternative Names: Geneesblaarbossie (Afr), Winter cherry (Eng), Ubuvimbha (Zu), Ubuvuma (Xho), Bofepha (So)
- Perennial
- Upright evergreen shrub – mealy stems and ovate leaves.
- Small green to yellowish flowers in short clusters in the leaf axils – followed by small orange-red berries, enclosed in a brown papery inflated calyx.
- Frost hardy.
- Drought resistant.
- Sun/ partial shade.
- Cut back in spring.
Culinary Uses
- Seeds are used to coagulate milk
Parts Used
- Whole plant: roots, fruits, leaves and root bark
Medicinal Uses. It is said that
- Also called Indian Ginseng – because it is used the same way as Indian ginseng
- Bitter-sweet, astringent, warming herb with a horse-like smell.
- Acts on the reproductive system – impotence and infertility.
- Stimulate uterus – induce contractions in prolonged labour/ retained placenta. Aprodisiac.
- Nervous system, sedative, insomnia, rejuvenate.
- Debility, convalescence, geriatric complaints, waisting diseases and failure to thrive in children.
- Help epilepsy, joint-, nerve and rheumatic pains.
- Roots: ingredient in Ayurvedic tonic formulas – multiple sclerosis, asthma, tonics.
- Externally: Wound healing, open cuts, swelling, burns, stings, abscesses, inflammation,
- hemorrhoids, rheumatism and syphilis.
(Details above given by Mountain Herb Estate.)
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.
Shipping Countries: South Africa
Ready to ship in 1-3 business days
Shipping Policy
We will process your order within 1-3 business days.
Many of our plants can be couriered nationwide via the courier guy - and at checkout these options will be displayed. IF couriering doesn't come up as an option, this means that your basket contains one or more items that cannot be couriered - due to size/or practical reasons.
In this case, please either remove from your basket, or contact us for help.
For example, our horse compost cannot be sent via courier and will therefore appear as click and collect only!
We DO offer local deliveries! To those with postcode 7130. (or in the Raithby or Somerset West area.)
NB: We normally send the plants on a Monday or Tuesday to minimise the chance they'll get stuck in a depot over the weekend.
Refund Policy
No refunds on click & collect goods.
Normal refund policy (see terms and conditions) on other 'delivery' products.
Product Location
jaipur, india-
Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Leonotis Leonurus peach
Raithby, WC
Not often seen for sale – this wild dagga or lions tail plant has peach coloured flowers.
The bush is comprised of mostly erect branched stems topped with multiple ball-shaped inflorescences which bear the nectar-rich flowers – sunbirds love them. They also attract honey bees and other beneficial insects.
The Bush Bronze butterfly (Cacyreus lingeus Fam: Lycenidae) uses this plant as one of its larval food plants.
It can grow up to 2m high and 1m wide – slightly smaller than the common, orange version.
The generic name Leonotis is derived from the Greek words leon meaning lion and –otis meaning ear. This refers to the pubescent upper lip of each flower that resembles a lion’s ear, hence the vernacular name. The specific epithet leonurus means lion-coloured, a reference to the flower colour of some forms.
For sale in South Africa. Couriered nationwide.SKU: n/a
Related products
-
Plants
Lavender – Margaret Roberts
Raithby, WC
Lavender – Margaret Roberts.
This is a upright and fast growing lavender hybrid which flowers throughout the year. The blue purple flowers smell divine and are excellent for cutting and drying – for example for linen sachets and potpourris and to scent your room.
The plants do best in a well drained soil in a sunny part of your garden.
If you’re preparing the flowers for drying, cut them whilst fresh and hang them upside down to dry.Excellent also in pots, as a low hedge or in sunny dry spots in your garden. A Mediterranean inspired garden choice and very pretty when planted amongst ornamental grasses and in natural or formal gardens.
SKU: n/a -
Plants, Shrubs & Perennials
Hydrangea (variegated)
Raithby, WC
Hydrangea variegated
Beautiful white and green leaved hydrangea. Also known as a Christmas Rose in South Africa. Or hortensia for Europeans.
Deciduous, flowers Nov-Mar (eventual height approx 90cm).
The flowers are excellent for cutting.
Half sun or shade.
Pink delicate flowers.SKU: n/a
