Chironia baciffera
Chironia baciffera
Afrikaans: Bitterbesiebos
English :
IsiXhosa:
Description and diagnostic features
It is a low growing compact plant with small leaves.
Part used
Leaves and berries
Uses
- Berries are eaten fresh for piles so it must have good effects on the veins. (Compare beetroot)
- It is also known to clean out all infections from the kidneys. (Compare Balotta)
Warning
Do not partake during pregnancy as it has a strong contracting capacity.
Habitat
Grows on the hills in tight bushes and survives very dry spells.
Propagation
