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Alvaro Viljoen

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"Wild cannabis": A review of the traditional use and phytochemistry of Leonotis leonurus.

Journal of Ethnopharmacology November 4, 2015 Baudry N Nsuala, Gill Enslin, Alvaro Viljoen

Leonotis leonurus, locally commonly known as "wilde dagga" (=wild cannabis), is traditionally used as a decoction, both topically and orally, in the treatment of a wide variety of conditions such as haemorrhoids, eczema, skin rashes, boils, itching, muscular cramps, headache, epilepsy, chest infections, constipation, spider and snake bites. The dried leaves and flowers are also smoked to...