Tulbaghia violacea

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Description

Bulb used for many common ailments including colds and flu, infections, headaches, and asthma. (Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation. 2015. Wild harvesting of plant medicines in Cape Town.)

It is also reported to have androgenic, anti-cancer, and antithrombotic properties.

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Scientific name

Tulbaghia violacea

Common name(s)

Society garlic

Features

Genus

Tulbaghia