Pelargonium odoratissimum (L.) L'Her.

Pelargonium odoratissimum

Family: GERANIACEAE
Genus: Pelargonium
Species: odoratissimum (L.) L'Her.
Common names: Apple Geranium;Sweet Scent Geranium;Nutmeg Geranium
Distribution summary: S.Africa
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Southern Hemisphere (K), Southern Hemisphere Wolfson bed (N), Plants in pots (POT)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

In traditional medicine: The whole plant is an aromatic herb with astringent, tonic and antiseptic effects. It is used internally in the treatment of debility, gastro-enteritis and haemorrhage. Externally, it is used to treat skin complaints, injuries, neuralgia and throat infections[Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995].

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Africa, Southern Africa, Cape Provinces

Africa, Southern Africa, KwaZulu-Natal

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