Tea Tree oil ( Melaleuca alternifolia )has become a well known alternative and complimentary treatment for various ailments the world over.
The plant originates from Australia and the name Melaleuca is a combination of two Greek words: melas ("black") and leukos ("white"), in reference to the contrasting black trunk and young white stems or branches that are characteristic of many species in this genus
Native to South Africa, Carpert Geranium (Geranium incanum) has been used for centuries by various cultures to treat a wide range of ailments. It works with the urinary, respiratory, digestive, skin and reproductive systems
Lemon Verbena a medicinal and culinary favoured and used herb. The strong scent and flavour of lemon makes it a winner. Medicinally it is a gem of a plant and the main body system it works on, is the digestive system. It is a shrub well worth having in your home herb garden.
Lemongrass has a history of medicinal use among several cultures worldwide for a variety of conditions. It is also known as "Fever Grass" due to its ability to bring down fevers
Menthe piperita is considered one of the most important commercial aromatic herbs today. It is a popular flavouring agent in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Therapeutically, peppermint is used to treat many ailments of the skin, circulatory system, respiratory system, digestive system, immune system and nervous system.
Rosemary native to the sea cliffs of the Mediterranean, has powerful antiseptic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties and so is used extensively in cosmetics, aromatherapy and for medical benefits.
This medicinal plant is a powerful giant, that is only being distilled in one place for the rest of the world, on a farm in the North Eastern Mountains of Limpopo, South Africa.