Dried Klip Dagga – 25g

Dried Klip Dagga (Leonotis nepetifolia) leaves and some stems, sold in 25g packets. It is also known as Christmas candlestick, lion’s ear, Tilley’s Curse, Shandilay, and Grantiparani.

Benefits of Klip Dagga

It may help in the treatment of:

1. Colds, fever, pneumonia, bronchitis, headaches and asthma.
2. Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
3. Irregular heartbeats / palpitations and heart conditions associated with anxiety and hypertension.
4. Dysentery, diarrhea, constipation and cramps.
5. Malaria, poisoning, syphilis, snakebite and spider bites.
6. Hemorrhoids, eczema, skin rashes, boils, itching.
7. Epilepsy.

Caution: The plant is not recommended during pregnancy.

Uses for Dried Klip Dagga

1. Decoction.
2. Compress.
3. Infusion.
4. Tincture.
5. Creams.
6. Dried Form.

Klip Dagga Tea

1. Steep 1–2 teaspoons of dried leaves to 1 cup of boiled water.
2. Let is steep for 10–15 minutes.
3. Strain and sweeten if desired.