pennyeast
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Common names: Sour Fig
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Mesembryanthemoideae
Carpobrotus juice (from leaves) can be used as a mild astringent. When mixed with water the juice can be used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach cramps. It can also be used as a gargle for sore throat and laryngitis, and mild bacterial infections of the mouth. The leaf juice can also be used externally, much like Aloe Vera for burns, abrasions, open cuts, grazes and sunburn. It is also used to treat ringworm, eczema, dermatitis, herpes, thrush, cold sores, cracked lips, chafing, skin conditions and allergies.
The fruit is somewhat sweeter than that of Carpobrotus edulis, and is edible fresh, and used in jams, chutneys and preserves.
On Explore June 18, 2008 #260
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Carpobrotus deliciosus
Common names: Sour Fig
Family: Aizoaceae
Subfamily: Mesembryanthemoideae
Carpobrotus juice (from leaves) can be used as a mild astringent. When mixed with water the juice can be used to treat diarrhoea, dysentery and stomach cramps. It can also be used as a gargle for sore throat and laryngitis, and mild bacterial infections of the mouth. The leaf juice can also be used externally, much like Aloe Vera for burns, abrasions, open cuts, grazes and sunburn. It is also used to treat ringworm, eczema, dermatitis, herpes, thrush, cold sores, cracked lips, chafing, skin conditions and allergies.
The fruit is somewhat sweeter than that of Carpobrotus edulis, and is edible fresh, and used in jams, chutneys and preserves.
On Explore June 18, 2008 #260