Cissampelos capensis
Cissampelos capensis
Afrikaans: Dawidiewortel
English :
IsiXhosa: Mayisake
Description and diagnostic features
It has leathery swollen grey-green leaves on tendril like shoots. It grows very slowly in dry areas.
Part used
Roots
Uses
- Reduces anger.
- The roots can be chewed with great effect.
- The root is sometimes lit like a incense stick and left to burn in a shop so there are no no arguments and many sales.
Warning
Habitat
Especially on fences in dry areas.
Propagation
Easiest from rooted stems.
Occasionally one sees fruit in a wet season that no doubt have seed.
