Aloe vera in Africa intertwines with history, reflecting battles, rituals, and cultural significance. Beyond botany, it remains pivotal in daily African life and economy.
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Hops extracts are used in pharmaceuticals as an ingredient with sedative and sleep-enhancing effects. In recent years, the benefits of using this raw material are also being discovered by the cosmetic industry.
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Aug
Rooibos tea, or red bush tea, is a unique herbal beverage with a distinct flavour and numerous health benefits. It has recently achieved worldwide recognition. Aspalathus linearis is a plant native to South Africa’s Western Cape, and its leaves are used to manufacture this caffeine-free tea.
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An age-old ritual is experiencing a revival in the heart of Africa, where the arid savannah meets the lush bushveld. This ancient practice dates back to when the continent was first inhabited and is known as the “harvesting of liquid gold.” Collecting, refining, and using marula oil, a precious resource abundant in the marula tree, […]