✅ Drimiopsis maculata

by Sarah on May 20, 2023 in Asparagaceae

Traditional Herbs from Drimiopsis maculata

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Take the tubers and roots of frog taro, wash them thoroughly.
Grate the two ingredients then boil until boiling.
Let it warm/cool.
Strain then drink.

What is Drimiopsis maculata Looks like??

Parts of Drimiopsis maculata that could be used

Root
Tuber

Drimiopsis maculata Distribution

Toad taro is spread from Tanzania to South Africa. In South Africa, this species is widespread in the eastern part of the country in particular, in provinces such as Mpumalanga, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Eastern Peninsula. This taro plant is usually used as an indoor ornamental plant. Apart from its potential as an ornamental plant, D. maculata is also known for its medicinal value among people in South Africa. For example, an infusion prepared from the tubers is applied as an enema for stomach-related ailments in children. An infusion of the tubers is also given as a cleansing to newborns suffering from 'ipleyti', associated with a marasmic condition among the Zulu tribe.
Agroecology of Drimiopsis maculata
Grows well at altitudes up to 990 m above sea level. Likes light shade (will need a few hours of sun), but adapts very well to heavy shade. Likes some shade for good leaf color. Able to adapt to a variety of garden soils that are rich in organic matter, well-drained and moist soil.
Morphology of Drimiopsis maculata

The bulbs have underground roots like onions.
Triangular leaves with wavy edges and distinct pseudopetioles, spotted with purple, leaf blade length 1 9 cm, width 1 4.5 u00a0leaf stalk 10 cm.
Compound flowers, in panicles, single flower stalk shorter than 1 mm. Perianth segments up to 5 mm long,\u00a0inner segments are sinuous and narrower than the outer ones. Cream or off-white.
Fruit capsule, seeds not visible.

Cultivation of Drimiopsis maculata
Propagation is done by dividing groups of tubers or separating the offspring from the parent.

Drimiopsis maculata, more details :

Chemical Content of Drimiopsis maculata
Homoisoflavanone type scillascillin, norlignan, xanthone.
Benefits of Drimiopsis maculata
As an enema for stomach related diseases in children. Treats pain and fever. Infusion of tubers as a cleansing for newborns suffering from 'ipleyti', associated with marasmic conditions. Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
Simplisia of Drimiopsis maculata

Another Facts for Drimiopsis maculata :

Synonym of Drimiopsis maculata
Drimia petiolata K.Koch & C.D.BouchéDrimiopsis minor BakerLedebouria petiolata J.C.Manning & Goldblatt
Habitus of Drimiopsis maculata
Herb. Annual herb, up to 30 cm high
Habitat of Drimiopsis maculata