Scientific Name: Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Used for both ceremonial uses and in a variety of TCM treatments said to have properties of anti inflammatory, arrest coughing, suppress coughing, improve steatosis of liver, regulate menses.
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Iboza, Ginger Bush
Scientific Name: Tetradenia riparia Traditional Zulu uses of the leaves are mainly for respiratory complaints, malaria, dengue fever, flu, and diarrhea, and also as an inhalant for headaches.
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Scientific Name: Jasminum officinae Used in dermatology as an antiseptic or anti-inflammatory agent. Has been used as a folk remedy in Southern China for the treatment of Hepatitis.
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Scientific Name: Eriobotrya japonica Soothes throat.
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Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera The stamens can be dried and made into a herbal tea called liánhuā cha (蓮花茶).
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Scientific Name: Cituru x myeri Lowers risk of kidney stones.
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Scientific Name: Olea europaea Can prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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Scientific Name: Carica papaya Used for tenderizing meat.
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Scientific Name: Cyperus papyrus Papyrus sedge it is the source of papyrus paper, one of the first types of paper ever made. Parts of the plant can be eaten, and the highly buoyant stems can be made into boats.
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Scientific Name: Punica granatum Reduces risk of heart disease.
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