- The Khoi use it as a calming tea.
- Widely burned and inhaled in the Transkei as a protective cleanser
Other Medicinal Uses: Used for the treatment of coughs, colds, fever, infections, headaches and menstrual pains.
Active Constituents: Helichrysetin, chalcone.
Pharmacological effects : Analgesic (pain-relieving), anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-infective activity have been scientifically proven.
Botanical description : Helichrysum odoratissimum is a perennial herb that has densely aromatic hairy or woolen leaves and persistent flower heads.
Preparation : Plant part used, leaves.
For pain relief the smoke is inhaled.
For coughs and cold, a weak infusion in tea.
Open wounds are treated externaly by applied patches of Helichrysum to prevent infection.
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