Geraniaceae

Geranium family

1 medicinal plant in this family

Plants

Pelargonium / Umckaloabo

Pelargonium sidoides

Zulu traditional medicine: root decoction for lung disease — the Zulu name 'umckaloabo' means 'heavy cough'Basotho traditional medicine (Lesotho): 'rabas' — root used for acute respiratory infections, cough, and diarrheaHistorical use: brought to England in early 20th century by Charles Stevens who was cured of TB by a Basotho healer

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