Aconites are perennial plants, traditionally cultivated for ornamental or medicinal purposes. The dried leaves and roots of the plant yield alkaloid, which has immense medicinal value.

Botanical Name: Aconitum napellus

Common Name: Indian atees

Medicinal Properties:

• Aanalgesic
• Anti-inflammatory

Uses: Used during early stages of fever and local inflammation, such as feverish cold, laryngitis, pneumonia and erysipelas; it relieves the pain of neuralgia, pleurisy and is very effective in cardiac problems.

Africa rue has a history of medicinal use. It is a bushy, herbaceous perennial plant with short creeping roots. Africa rue contains numerous alkaloids, while its seed coats contain alkaloid harmine.

Botanical Name: Peganum

Common Name: Harmala, Africa Rue, Syrian Rue

Medicinal Properties:

• Antitumor
• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Aphrodisiac

Uses: The fruit of Peganum Harmala is the source of red dye and oil. In addition to this it is most commonly used as incense. However, it is also used to treat eye disorders and to increase the volume of breast milk production.