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WildFields Apothecary - Eastern Free State - Walk lightly on the Earth.
Shop Plants & Seeds & Smudge Sticks –
Natural Healing Plants – Helichrysum (Imphepo) Artemisia Afra – (Lengana – Bitter Als)
Lessertia Fructescens ( Sutherlandia)
The Wilded Estate, where indigenous and native plants now proliferate, has had no chemical fertilizers or poisonous sprays for 20 years, plants are naturally wild seeded and wild harvested.
We went foraging, and picked fresh helichrysums and aromatic wormwood, and bound them into scented beautiful smudge sticks, which we can now offer for sale. Perfect insect repellent – cleans and purifies any stagnant air - clears coughs and sneezes – or just simply enjoy while you meditate.
We also have large quantities of Lessertia Fructescens (Sutherlandia - Cancer Bush) seeds for sale – organic wild seeded - beautiful garden plant and hugely medicinal.
Hand Bound Smudge Sticks.
Helichrysum – Imphepo
• The dried plant can be used for medicinal purposes as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties which help promote healing, fight infection, and reduce inflammation - helps fight colds and coughs - effective to repel insects.
• Leaves and stems are widely used as an incense to invoke goodwill of the ancestors – the smoke is also sedative and helps with insomnia.
Sold in bundles of 5 @ R300.00 - Excludes courier fees.(Correct @ time of printing)
Wormwood -Lengana
• Wormwood is one of the most widely used traditional medicines in South Africa.
• A tonic herb that is anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and antidepressant.
• Can be used as a tea, body wash, poultice or vapour to treat respiratory ailments like colds, headaches, earache, bronchial complaints, croup, whooping cough, measles, fevers, malaria and sore throat.
Sold in bundles of 5 @ R300.00 – Excludes courier fees
Wild seeded hand harvested organic seeds
Lessertia (Sutherlandia) Fructescens Seeds (Cancer Bush)
A decoction is used to wash wounds, eyes, reduce fevers - infusions from the leaves and stems are used to treat cancers, fever, diabetes, kidney and liver problems, rheumatism, stomach ailments, depression and stress.
Packets of 50 seeds @ R25.00. Excludes courier fees.
Further Reading
The Apothecary lies within the 164 hectare Amohela ho Spitskop Country Retreat & Conservancy – known locally as Spitskop – or in Sotho – Petsana ( The Small Foal). And here you step into the enchanting world of WildFields, where 20 years of dedicated REWILDING has transformed a once neglected landscape into a thriving haven for nature and humans alike.
Responsible Sustainable TOURISM – all about animals and Other Stuff - We Walk Lightly on the Earth. The central portion of the property is made up of some 66 hectares of Green Mountain Reserve plus some 16.60 hectares of grassland which surrounds the 5 self catering cottages. There are three family self catering cottages and 2 romantic cottages for just two people.
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