You might know this plant as it has become popular for its showy orange stems of flowers in the garden.
Lion’s Tail (aka. Lion’s Ear, Wild Dagga) is a drought tolerant perennial shrub from South Africa, which can grow up to 2 meters tall producing stems of flowers arranged in whorls, with aromatic leaves.
Various parts of the Lion’s Tail plant have multiple uses. The leaves and flowers can be brewed into a tea, which is consumed for its calming effects.
Lion’s Tail has also been used in traditional smoking blends for its mildly euphoric properties.
Traditionally, Lion’s Tail has a rich history of use by indigenous populations for its mild euphoric effects.
Lion’s Tail has been found to contain a phytocannabinoid-like compound, adrenoyl-EA, as well as several labdane diterpene-based compounds including hispanolone, leonurun and leoleorins.
Additionally, its vibrant flowers are often used in ornamental arrangements due to their striking appearance.
In traditional medicine, Lion’s Tail has been used to treat a range of ailments, including coughs, colds, and respiratory infections. It has also been utilized for its sedative properties, as well as to alleviate skin conditions and muscle cramps.
Through scientific investigation, Lion’s Tail has been found to exhibit anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Preclinical studies have shown promise for further investigation of its anti-inflammatory and blood sugar lowering properties.
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*This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician.
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