Empodium veratrifolium

Empodium veratrifolium, also known as Veratrum fimbriatum, is a plant species belonging to the Melanthiaceae family, commonly found in mountainous regions of South Africa.

The plant contains toxic compounds called glycosides, particularly veratridine, which have been used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties.

Empodium veratrifolium has been traditionally used to treat various health conditions, including fever, rheumatism, and inflammatory diseases, due to its anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties.

The plant can be prepared as a tincture, decoction, or infusion, and is sometimes used in herbal medicine, although caution should be exercised due to its toxic nature.