Rutaceae FAMILY

Agathosma betulina

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Agathosma betulina is an aromatic, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 metres tall. A commonly used traditional S. African herbal remedy, it was introduced into western herbal medicine in the 18th century[ 254 Title The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Publication Author Chevallier. A. Publisher Dorling Kindersley. London Year 1996 ISBN 9-780751-303148 Description An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world. ]. It is widely cultivated for medicinal use in S. Africa and to a limited extent in S. America[ 254 Title The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Publication Author Chevallier. A. Publisher Dorling Kindersley. London Year 1996 ISBN 9-780751-303148 Description An excellent guide to over 500 of the more well known medicinal herbs from around the world. ]. The dried herb is traded internationally.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeAfrica - S. Africa.

HabitatSandy mountain slopes at elevations of 300 - 700 metres[ 395 Title Pharmaceutical monographs for 60 South African plant species Publication Author Scott, G. and Springfield, E.P. Website http://www.plantzafrica.com/medmonographs Publisher Year 2004 ISBN Description A series of 60 monographs of S. African medicinal plants. Well written, with information on traditional uses and modern research into the plants. ].