Pearsonia sessilifolia

Pearsonia sessilifolia, also known as the Red-bellied Gloriosa, is a flowering plant native to Africa, belonging to the family Colchicaceae.

It has been used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties, which include anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and expectorant properties.

The health benefits of Pearsonia sessilifolia include treating respiratory issues such as bronchitis, coughs, and sore throats, as well as relieving pain and reducing inflammation.

In herbal preparations, the plant is often used to make infusions, decoctions, and ointments, and its tubers are also used to make a powdered extract.