Leonotis leonurus Powder (Wilde Dagga) - 75g
Leonotis leonurus Powder (Wilde Dagga) - 75g
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Leonotis leonurus Powder, also known as Wilde Dagga or Lion’s Tail, is a powdered traditional South African botanical used in herbal and ethnomedicinal practice. It has a long history of use by Khoisan, Zulu, Xhosa and other communities for relaxation, chest comfort, coughs, colds, digestive cramps, diarrhoea, constipation and general wellbeing. Wilde Dagga is also used externally in traditional preparations for insect bites, itchiness, irritated skin and minor skin eruptions. It is not cannabis and should not be used for smoking or recreational purposes.
♡ Why we love it: Wilde Dagga powder is a practical format for careful infusions, external washes and traditional-style preparations. It brings a distinctly local botanical story and a useful soothing profile to informed herbal routines.
Key properties
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- Botanical Name: Leonotis leonurus
- Also Known As: Wilde Dagga, Lion’s Tail
- Form: Powder
- Profile: Traditional calming, chest-support and digestive-comfort herb
- Naturally Occurring Compounds: Diterpenoids, terpenes, phenols, alkaloids and essential oil components
- Suitable For: Herbal Infusions, Traditional Blends, External Washes And Compresses
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture
What it's used for
- Traditional calming and relaxation-focused herbal routines
- Warm infusions for chest comfort, coughs and colds
- Digestive-comfort routines for stomach cramps and irregular bowel comfort
- Body-comfort preparations for muscle aches and cramps
- External washes and compresses for insect-bite comfort and irritated skin
- Traditional ointment or infusion-style preparations for itchy or problem-prone skin
- Powdered herbal blends where a local South African botanical is wanted
Who it's for
- Herbal users familiar with Wilde Dagga and traditional South African botanicals
- DIY users making carefully strained infusions or external washes
- Natural product makers needing a powdered Wilde Dagga format
- People wanting a specialist botanical for informed, conservative use
- Pregnancy
- Smoking or recreational use
- People expecting cannabis-like effects
- Children
- Water-based products that need a clear, particle-free ingredient without careful straining
- Use as a substitute for professional care for high blood pressure, diabetes, viral hepatitis, snakebite, bronchitis or chronic health concerns
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How to use
- As a Herbal Infusion: Prepare according to a trusted herbal method, then strain through fine mesh or muslin before use.
- In Blends: Combine with suitable companion herbs for chest comfort, relaxation or digestive support.
- As an External Wash Or Compress: Prepare an infusion, cool fully, strain very well and apply briefly to intact skin with a clean cloth.
- In Topical Preparations: Use a well-strained infusion or extract in suitable external preparations only.
- Processing Tip: Fine botanical powders can remain suspended in liquid, so strain carefully before drinking, bottling or applying externally.
Care & safety
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- Best avoided during pregnancy
- Consult a registered medical practitioner before use if breastfeeding, medically vulnerable, taking medication or managing a chronic condition
- Seek professional guidance before use if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, liver concerns or respiratory conditions
- Not for smoking or recreational use
- Not suitable for children
- External preparations are for intact skin only
- Seek urgent medical care for snakebite, severe infection, breathing difficulty or serious symptoms
- Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
FAQs
Q: Is Wilde Dagga Powder psychoactive like cannabis?
A: No. Wilde Dagga is not cannabis and should not be expected to have cannabis-like effects.
Q: What is Wilde Dagga Powder traditionally used for?
A: It is traditionally used in calming, chest-support, digestive-comfort and external soothing routines.
Q: Does the powder need careful straining?
A: Yes, strain well through fine mesh or muslin before drinking or using in external preparations.
Q: Can Wilde Dagga Powder be used during pregnancy?
A: No, it is best avoided during pregnancy.
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is sourced food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
