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Those Who Harvest

Greetings from the farm,

This week we have some news which we are very excited to share. If you received a Box in our last round of orders, you might have already seen in our Box Companion letter that we will now be offering a new set of Add-ons to our Boxes: indigenous Medicinal Herbs.

Modern medicine and pharmaceuticals are an important part of healthcare and should never be disregarded or ignored; however we are firm believers in natural healthcare being the first priority - in the forms of balanced diet, healthy lifestyle (sleeping patterns, exercise, stress management), and herbal and natural remedies. Although we are not trained medical professionals, and this is by no means medical advice or opinion, we have found that addressing these aspects of one’s life often solves various small ailments, meaning that there is less need for pharmaceutical medicine.

 

As the old Latin aphorism goes:
Medicus curat, natura sanat - The physician cares while nature heals.”

 A wild Kankerbos (Lessertia Frutescens) growing on our farm.

And so we are proud to include a small range of indigenous herbs which have been long used locally by a wide range of cultures for various medicinal purposes. These plants are grown organically and naturally, and harvested by our neighbours - Merle & Hisstar, of the Goedverwacht farming community; and Riette, of KSV Farm. Each of the following herbs has its own uses and applications, and should only be taken once properly researched. A great place to learn about each one, its traditional uses, and health benefits is the South African National Biodiversity Institute's online Indigenous Flora Library, PlantZAfrica: http://pza.sanbi.org.

Buchu - Agathosma Betulina: R30 per pack
High in bioflavonoids, vitamins and antioxidants, Buchu aids in the body's ability to function effectively.
Traditional Uses: Boosting the body's biological responses to compounds like allergens, viruses, and carcinogens; general relief from general stomach problems and digestive disturbances; treatment of kidney and urinary tract diseases; relief from rheumatism; and as a diuretic.
Preparation: A teaspoon of dried leaves is added to a cup of almost boiling water, allowed to steep for 10 minutes, and then strained. Honey can be added to counteract the bitter flavour. This can be taken up to 3 times per day for up to 3 days for added relief, otherwise once a day for up to 3 days at a time.

Kankerbos - Lessertia Frutescens: R30 per pack
One of the most respected African medicinal herbs, it has a reputation as strong immune booster.
Traditional Uses: Amongst many others, treatment for colds, flus, fever, poor appetite, indigestion, gastritis, peptic ulcer, dysentery, coughs, asthma, chronic bronchitis, kidney and liver conditions, rheumatism, urinary tract infections, stress and anxiety.
Preparation: A teaspoon of dried leaves is added to a cup of almost boiling water, allowed to steep for 5 minutes, and then strained. Honey can be added to counteract the bitter flavour. This can be taken once per day when needed. Please note that this herb can have blood-thinning effects, and anyone with blood conditions of any kind should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using.

African Wormwood AKA Wildeals or Umhlonyane - Artemisia Afra: R30 per pack
This highly aromatic cousin of European Wormwood is a widely used an recognised herb across various cultures, revered for its various properties.
Traditional Uses: Amongst many others, mainly as treatment for coughs, colds, fever, loss of appetite, colic, headache and earache.
Preparation: A teaspoon of dried leaves is added to a cup of almost boiling water, allowed to steep for 10 minutes, and then strained. Honey can be added to counteract the bitter flavour. This can be taken once a day.

Important Notice: The information provided above is for educational purposes only. We simply describe the traditional uses of the mentioned plants as recorded in history. Always seek advice from a qualified medical practitioner before using any medicine.

As for our upcoming Boxes, we’re looking forward to featuring a new variety of traditional-size tomatoes - a change from our three Cocktail varieties we’ve been harvesting from for quite a while; as well as Mangetout sweet peas (also known as Snowpeas or Sugarpeas); Broccoli and Baby Marrows in our Large Boxes. Read on to see our full forecasts…

When Will We Deliver?

Cape Town - Friday 17 July 2020:
◆ City Bowl – Dunkley Square Parking Lot, between 1PM-2PM
◆ Door Deliveries in Mowbray, Observatory, Woodstock, Vredehoek, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town CBD (delivery fee of R30), between 1PM-4:30PM
◆ Mowbray – 40 Malleson Road, between 4:30PM-5:30PM

Piketberg and Piket-Bo-Berg - Thursday 16 July 2020:
◆ Piketberg Home Deliveries between 10AM-12PM
Piket-bo-berg Home Deliveries between 11AM-2PM

Harvest Forecast for Our Next Boxes

Standard Box:
✔︎ Mangetout
✔︎ Broccoli
✔︎ Grapefruits
✔︎ Tomatoes
✔︎ Butternut
✔︎ Naartjies
✔︎ Sweet Potatoes
✔︎ Carrots
✔︎ Garlic Shallots
✔︎ Rosemary
Total Value: R186
You Pay: R150

Large Box:
✔︎✔︎ Baby Marrows
✔︎✔︎ Lemons
✔︎✔︎ Kale
✔︎✔︎ Mangetout
✔︎✔︎ Broccoli
✔︎✔︎ Grapefruits
✔︎✔︎ Tomatoes
✔︎✔︎ Butternut
✔︎✔︎ Naartjies
✔︎✔︎ Sweet Potatoes
✔︎✔︎ Carrots
✔︎✔︎ Garlic Shallots
✔︎✔︎ Rosemary
Total Value: R263
You Pay: R220

Optional Add-ons:
Fresh Free-range Farm Eggs:
R25 per tray of 6
* Limited availability.

Indigenous Medicinal Herb Packs
(Buchu, Kankerbos or African Wormwood):
R30 per pack
* Limited availability.

Donation Bag:
● A mixed bag of staple seasonal organic vegetables,
which will be donated to a soup kitchen or feeding scheme in Cape Town, Piketberg or Piket-bo-berg:
R30 each

*All produce in our Boxes and Bags is seasonal and therefore subject to change. If an item becomes unavailable, we will replace it with another item(s) of equal value.


Orders close at noon on:
Wednesday 15 July 2020.

Order Now

Visit our website thosewhoharvest.com to find out more and read our blog. 
 

We welcome any thoughts, suggestions, ideas, queries, questions and friendly conversation, so please do get in touch. However, we trust that you understand that we will not be accepting visitors to the farm at this time.
 

Yours sincerely,

Nevau, one of those who harvest

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