Agapanthus africanus
Agapanthus africanus
Afrikaans: Blou lelie
English : Blue lily
IsiXhosa: isiCakathi
Zulu : Ubani
Description and diagnostic features
It is
Part used
Whole live plant, placed in a bowl of fresh water daily.
Uses
The water that soaked the roots of the plant for 24 hours is used. One glass of this is drunk daily by a pregnant woman who is approaching the last weeks before childbirth. It eases childbirth and also increases the amount of amniotic fluid around the baby so it is easier for the child to change its position for birthing.
Warning
Habitat
The agapanthus lily grows best where it can get extra water.
Propagation
Rooted stems can be separated for easy transplanting.