ROBERTSON DAIRY FARM
HERBS AND
MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE FARM
This area (Dassieshoek) has a rich history of traditional
medicinal remedies handed down by our forefathers. We still make use of these
traditional remedies. You will find the following and even more wild indigenous
plants on this property:
Wild Mint (Balderjan) Minaret Flower (Wilde Dagga)
Stinging Nettle (Brandnetel) Hottentot’s Bedding (Kooigoed)*
Kraalbos Honey Flower (Kruidjie-roer-my-nie)*
Cat’s Thorn (Klein katdoring) Milk Thistle (Seidissel)
Wild Olive (Olienhout)* Bastard Olive (Witolien)
Fennel (Vinkel) Arum Lily (Varkblaar)
Wormwood (Wilde-Als)* River Willow (Rivierwilger)
Wild Garlic (Wilde knoffel)
Wildewingerd
Ysterhout (Dodonaea Angustifolia)*
General
information: Please read “Medicinal plants of South Africa”
and “Herbal Remedies of Montague Museum”
for medicinal uses of all of the above mentioned
plants.
*Wormwood (wilde als) is one of the most widely used traditional medicine in
South Africa. Numerous ailments are treated with it. Mainly coughs, colds,
influenza, fever, loss of appetite, colic, headache, earache, malaria, weak stomach,
nerves and intestinal worms.
*Hottentot’s Bedding (Helichrysum Crispum)
Many ailments are treated with this popular plant. Draw like tea – Heart ailments,
influenza, nervous disorders, colds, fever and menstrual pain.
*Wild Olive
Several traditional uses have been recorded – sore throat, kidney complaints,
colic and lower blood pressure.
*Ysterhout Leaves
A tea made from the leaves is a early Cape remedy for fever. It is still used for
colds, influenza, stomach trouble and even measles, for arthritis and as a gargle
for a sore throat. Other early uses include the treatment of pneumonia,
tuberculosis and externally as an antipruritic in skin rashes.
(thousands of wild ysterhout trees on farm)
*Honey flower (Kruidjie-roer-my-nie)
Leaf decoctions are widely used to treat septic wounds, sores, bruises, backache
and rheumatic joints.
classical home with beautiful Oregon pine and reed ceilings
Nestled in a well-kept garden with
a
unspoilt mountain view.
* 3 bedrooms
* 2 bathrooms
* Dining room
* Lounge
* Kitchen
* Breakfast nook with jet master
* Double garage
* Store room
GENERAL INFORMATION
ESTATE SIZE : No. 9/15 = 37,59 Hectare
CATTLE : 70 milking cows sold separately or together with farm
REGISTERED WATER
:
Fresh mountain stream 96 hours per week
1
borehole not in use
± 5,5
hectares under permanent irrigation
± 2
hectares terraces
DAM : One earth dam
TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTS : One Massey Ferguson Tractor, Gropp, Hammer mill,1 Plough
,
No land claims
DISTANCE
: *
± 7 km from Robertson, Robertson airport,
Robertson Hospital, good schools and shops.
* Two hours drive from Cape Town International airport
* Nearby Dassieshoek Nature Reserve
* Nearby 34 private wine estates and wine cellars
(A very social community)
* 10 Km from golf club
SAFETY : A feel free area
POLLUTION : No pollution in this area.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES : We endeavor not to use toxic substances on the lands and garden fruit trees
DAIRY EQUIPMENT : 1 x 1200L stainless steel tank – to be negotiated sold separately
GUEST HOUSES : 6 in initial stage of development
POTENTIAL : Plant olive trees and lemon trees
Plant herbs or medicinal plants
Estate cheese or butter
Holiday resort
Enjoy all the free benefits that nature offers.