Leonotis nepetifolia

Other Names : Mint Lion's Ear, Klipp Dagga
See also :

• Lion's tail
• Minaret Flower

Health Benefits and uses of Leonotis nepetifolia

Historically, Africans have used Lion's Ear species medicinally to sooth coughs, dysentery, fevers and headaches. Although some Africans smoke various forms of Leonotis and call it Dagga -- also slang for marijuana -- the Cannabis genus is unrelated and contains different chemicals.