Aether
Your modern day Apothecary
Aether Herbalist & Apothecary was founded in 2017 by Cullen and Ricky-Anne with the intent of expanding the everyday use of herbal and mushroom medicines in South Africa. From our farm in the Eastern Cape, we collect, grow, harvest and extract a vast pharmacopoeia of herbal and fungal medicines for distribution throughout the world!
It’s our ultimate privilege to be able to work with these plant and mushroom allies.
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Aether African Potato Powder 60g
N$86.25Hailed as a `miracle muti’ and `wonder potato’, Hypoxis hemerocallidea has long been revered for its powerful medicinal abilities.
- Immune boosting
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-Cancer
- Aids in treatment and management of HIV
- Anti-diabetic
Suggested use: 1-3 x 10 drops OR 1-3 tsp daily (maintenance is once daily, acute cases three times daily). Immune support throughout day depending on severity of condition. Lower for maintenance dose
Bitter
Further information:
Ingredients:
Powder: Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Tincture : Hypoxis hemerocallidea 20000mg, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol
The incorrectly used name ‘African Potato’ was most likely introduced by the media in early 1997, when the hype around this plant arose, possibly after the Afrikaans “Afrika-patat”, since the tuber resembled a ‘patat’ or sweet potato. However, it is a corm (compressed underground stem, developing vertically) and not a tuber, like the potato, developing horizontally
This amazing grass species has been used extensively by the many tribes of South Africa, as well as neighbouring countries.
Inyanga’s and Sangoma’s use infusions of the corm to treat dizziness and bladder infections, and decoctions are given as tonics or applied to burns – it is also a go-to for immune support and sinus related issues. With modern research we can see that anti-cancer, anti-HIV and anti-inflammatory activity are ascribed to this plant’s vast array of phytochemicals. African potato contains several active ingredients that are of interest, including a nor- lignan glycoside called hypoxoside, rooperol and beta-sitosterol, it also has a high sterol and sterolin content.
Once in the body, the chemical hypoxoside is converted into its aglycone – rooperol, a potent antioxidant. Rooperol has several biological activities, it is antimutagenic and cytotoxic to cancer cells, and ongoing research into hypoxis shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticonvulsant and anti-cancer activity. We also know that this small grass can help in the treatment of benign prostate hypertrophy because of the activity of sitosterols which are ascribed to inhibition of 5α – reductase which decreases binding of dihydrotestosterone within the prostate.
Sterols and sterolins have been shown to be beneficial at enhancing an under-active immune system. Research has shown that these chemicals appear to alert the immune system to produce more CD4 – T cells – lymphocytes which are then made available to destroy invading viruses and bacteria which cause bodily harm.
Because of African potato’s success in treating many ailments, this plant is fast becoming over harvested in the wild. We create hydro-ethanolic extracts with ethically harvested wild African potato corm. Our powdered African potato is created with grown plants to minimize the effect on rapid declining reserves.
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Aether African Potato Tincture 30ml
N$104.00Hailed as a `miracle muti’ and `wonder potato’, Hypoxis hemerocallidea has long been revered for its powerful medicinal abilities.
- Immune boosting
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-Cancer
- Aids in treatment and management of HIV
- Anti-diabetic
Suggested use: 1-3 x 10 drops OR 1-3 tsp daily (maintenance is once daily, acute cases three times daily). Immune support throughout day depending on severity of condition. Lower for maintenance dose
Bitter
Further information:
Ingredients:
Powder: Hypoxis hemerocallidea
Tincture : Hypoxis hemerocallidea 20000mg, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol
The incorrectly used name ‘African Potato’ was most likely introduced by the media in early 1997, when the hype around this plant arose, possibly after the Afrikaans “Afrika-patat”, since the tuber resembled a ‘patat’ or sweet potato. However, it is a corm (compressed underground stem, developing vertically) and not a tuber, like the potato, developing horizontally
This amazing grass species has been used extensively by the many tribes of South Africa, as well as neighbouring countries.
Inyanga’s and Sangoma’s use infusions of the corm to treat dizziness and bladder infections, and decoctions are given as tonics or applied to burns – it is also a go-to for immune support and sinus related issues. With modern research we can see that anti-cancer, anti-HIV and anti-inflammatory activity are ascribed to this plant’s vast array of phytochemicals. African potato contains several active ingredients that are of interest, including a nor- lignan glycoside called hypoxoside, rooperol and beta-sitosterol, it also has a high sterol and sterolin content.
Once in the body, the chemical hypoxoside is converted into its aglycone – rooperol, a potent antioxidant. Rooperol has several biological activities, it is antimutagenic and cytotoxic to cancer cells, and ongoing research into hypoxis shows antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anticonvulsant and anti-cancer activity. We also know that this small grass can help in the treatment of benign prostate hypertrophy because of the activity of sitosterols which are ascribed to inhibition of 5α – reductase which decreases binding of dihydrotestosterone within the prostate.
Sterols and sterolins have been shown to be beneficial at enhancing an under-active immune system. Research has shown that these chemicals appear to alert the immune system to produce more CD4 – T cells – lymphocytes which are then made available to destroy invading viruses and bacteria which cause bodily harm.
Because of African potato’s success in treating many ailments, this plant is fast becoming over harvested in the wild. We create hydro-ethanolic extracts with ethically harvested wild African potato corm. Our powdered African potato is created with grown plants to minimize the effect on rapid declining reserves.
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Aether Cancer Bush Tincture 30ml
N$119.00Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) is a much-respected and long-used medicinal plant in South Africa, perhaps even our most significant indigenous medicine.
– Traditional uses for this amazing plant include the treatment of depression and anxiety, asthma and bronchitis, kidney infections, moderate hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
– Health-protecting effects, including anticancer, antiviral (including influenza and retroviral), and anti-osteoporotic as a result of Canavanine.
– Super anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic anti-microbial, chemoprotective, and antioxidant effects.
– As a bitter tonic, it also exhibits some benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.
- Adaptogen/ tonic
- Depression/ anxiety
- Immune boosting (recent studies into treatment and adjuvant properties for HIV/Aids and Cancer)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Kidney Infections
Suggested use: 1-3 x 10 drops OR 1-3 tsp daily (maintenance is once daily, acute cases three times daily) . Immune support throughout day depending on severity of condition. Lower for maintenance dose.
Please note, it is Bitter.
Further information:
Ingredients:
Powder: Lessertia frutescens (cancer bush)
Tincture – Lessertia frutescens 20000mg, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol
Classified as the only true indigenous tonic or adaptogen of South Africa, this amazing plant deserves higher recognition in the world due to its long list of medicinal benefits. Cancerbush has enjoyed a long history of use by all cultures in southern Africa, including the Tswana, Xhosa, Sotho, and the Zulu – who called it Insiswa (the one who dispels darkness).
Cancerbush’s use as a medicine reportedly started with the Khoisan and Nama people who introduced it to the early European settlers in the Cape. It gained popularity with the Afrikaans and English communities and has been used ever since as a Cape remedy for cancers and as a bitter tonic for many ailments and maladies.
Traditional uses for this amazing plant include the treatment of depression and anxiety, asthma and bronchitis, kidney infections, moderate hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and more recently as a treatment for both HIV/Aids and cancer.
The therapeutic properties of Cancer Bush are based on its ability to help the human body mobilize its own immunologic and physiologic resources to help combat diseases and fight mental and emotional stress. Several complex compounds have been isolated including canavanine (non-protein α-amino acid), triterpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, γ- aminobutyric acid (GABA) and pinitol.
Canavanine is the most important nonprotein amino acid found in the leaves of Cancer Bush as it is thought to be the major anticancer agent, it also has potent antiviral activity against influenza and retroviruses.
Significant amounts of GABA have also been found in Cancer Bush. This compound is an inhibitory neurotransmitter useful in the treatment of stress and anxiety
Flavonoids isolated in this amazing herb have shown many health-protecting effects, including anticancer, antiviral, anti-osteoporotic and anti-cardiovascular activity. They have also been found to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic anti-microbial, chemoprotective, and antioxidant effects which substantiate Cancerbush’s use in traditional medicine.
As a bitter tonic (and we mean bitter) it also exhibits some benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.
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Aether Cancerbush Powder 60g
N$104.00Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) is a much-respected and long-used medicinal plant in South Africa, perhaps even our most significant indigenous medicine.
– Traditional uses for this amazing plant include the treatment of depression and anxiety, asthma and bronchitis, kidney infections, moderate hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome.
– Health-protecting effects, including anticancer, antiviral (including influenza and retroviral), and anti-osteoporotic as a result of Canavanine.
– Super anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic anti-microbial, chemoprotective, and antioxidant effects.
– As a bitter tonic, it also exhibits some benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.
- Adaptogen/ tonic
- Depression/ anxiety
- Immune boosting (recent studies into treatment and adjuvant properties for HIV/Aids and Cancer)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Kidney Infections
Suggested use: 1-3 x 10 drops OR 1-3 tsp daily (maintenance is once daily, acute cases three times daily) . Immune support throughout day depending on severity of condition. Lower for maintenance dose.
Please note, it is Bitter.
Further information:
Ingredients:
Powder: Lessertia frutescens (cancer bush)
Tincture – Lessertia frutescens 20000mg, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol
Classified as the only true indigenous tonic or adaptogen of South Africa, this amazing plant deserves higher recognition in the world due to its long list of medicinal benefits. Cancerbush has enjoyed a long history of use by all cultures in southern Africa, including the Tswana, Xhosa, Sotho, and the Zulu – who called it Insiswa (the one who dispels darkness).
Cancerbush’s use as a medicine reportedly started with the Khoisan and Nama people who introduced it to the early European settlers in the Cape. It gained popularity with the Afrikaans and English communities and has been used ever since as a Cape remedy for cancers and as a bitter tonic for many ailments and maladies.
Traditional uses for this amazing plant include the treatment of depression and anxiety, asthma and bronchitis, kidney infections, moderate hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and more recently as a treatment for both HIV/Aids and cancer.
The therapeutic properties of Cancer Bush are based on its ability to help the human body mobilize its own immunologic and physiologic resources to help combat diseases and fight mental and emotional stress. Several complex compounds have been isolated including canavanine (non-protein α-amino acid), triterpenoids, saponins, flavonoids, γ- aminobutyric acid (GABA) and pinitol.
Canavanine is the most important nonprotein amino acid found in the leaves of Cancer Bush as it is thought to be the major anticancer agent, it also has potent antiviral activity against influenza and retroviruses.
Significant amounts of GABA have also been found in Cancer Bush. This compound is an inhibitory neurotransmitter useful in the treatment of stress and anxiety
Flavonoids isolated in this amazing herb have shown many health-protecting effects, including anticancer, antiviral, anti-osteoporotic and anti-cardiovascular activity. They have also been found to possess anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic anti-microbial, chemoprotective, and antioxidant effects which substantiate Cancerbush’s use in traditional medicine.
As a bitter tonic (and we mean bitter) it also exhibits some benefits for the gastrointestinal tract.
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Aether Detox Tincture 30ml
N$121.00Looking for a natural detox to cleanse your system from toxins and waste? This Detox Tincture helps the body recover and find balance after over-indulgence in food or drink, as well as from built-up exposure to heavy metals, chemicals and environmental pollution. This is the all round detox tincture you really need!
- Fabulous detoxifying tincture to detox the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver in order to ensure that these organs are operating effectively
- Harnesses the fantastic detoxifying abilities of Dandelion, Nettle and Buchu and the blood-detoxifying nature of Neem
- Promotes organ filtration naturally and gently, helping the natural process of detoxification and renewal
- A fabulous aid for any detox program (use when detoxing for weight-loss, stop smoking, after illness or conventional drugs)
- Triple extracted and homogenised in order to optimise bioavailability
Did you know? Dandelion acts as a diuretic which detoxifies the body and gets rid of excess fluids and salt in the body through urination. It also works wonderfully as a liver tonic, pre-biotic, and supports gastrointestinal health!
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Aether Immunity Tincture 30ml
N$138.00Prevention is better than cure and Aether brings you an all-natural, pure and plant-based way to help your body ward off infection, colds and flu.
Aether has formulated and masterfully extracted this combination of Astragalus Root, African Potato, Cats Claw, Birch Leaf, and Lions Tail. Each ingredient has been carefully selected for their immune-boosting properties. Enhance your overall well being Aether Immunity Extract.
- Immune-boosting tincture
- Protects the body from pathogens (viruses & bacteria)
- Stimulates immune response & the production of T Cells
- Builds immune resistance
- Protects the body from free-radical damage
- Soothes sore & achy muscles
- Expertly lab extracted
- Made in small batches to maintain exceptional quality
- 90% locally sourced
- Sustainably cultivated
- Suitable for vegans & strict vegetarians
Suggested use:
- Take one full dropper (10 drops) one to three times a day – once for maintenance dosage and three times in acute cases.
- Put dropper directly in the mouth or in a glass of water for consumption and keep in mouth for 30 seconds for optimum absorption.
- Please note that the product contains 33% alcohol. If wanting to avoid ethanol consumption, place drops in hot water and allow ethanol to evaporate for a minute or two.
- Take higher dosage at the first signs of illness development.
Further information:
Ingredients:
- Astragalus Root, African Potato, Cats Claw, Birch Leaf, Lions Tail, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol
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Aether Libido Tincture 30ml
N$198.00Aether Libido Extract is a blend of plant-based ingredients that may help to increase sex drive in both sexes.
This tincture is pure and expertly lab extracted to maintain the potent properties within the plants such as Rooi Wortel, Love Root and Horny Goat Weed.
Aether Libido Extract is an all-natural aphrodisiac that may have a positive effect on sexual satisfaction.
- Boosts libido in females & males
- Increases sex drive
- Can improve sexual satisfaction
- Believed to help to improve sperm quality
- May reduce vaginal dryness in women
- May remedy erectile dysfunction
- Increases exercise performance & recovery
- Improves in blood circulatory & oxygen transportation
- Sustainably harvested
- Expertly lab extracted
- Made in small batches to maintain exceptional quality
- 100% locally sourced
- Only wild-harvested once seeds or spores have dropped
- Suitable for vegans & strict vegetarians
Suggested use:
- Take one full dropper (10 drops) one to three times a day – once for maintenance dosage and three times in acute cases.
- Put dropper directly in the mouth or in a glass of water for consumption and keep in mouth for 30 seconds for optimum absorption.
- Please note that the product contains 33% alcohol. If wanting to avoid ethanol consumption, place drops in hot water and allow ethanol to evaporate for a minute or two.
- Use when needed
Further information:
Ingredients: Rooi Wortel, Bangalala, Entengo, Love Root and Horny Goat Weed, Rain Water & 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol.
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Aether Sceletium Tincture 30ml
N$297.00Derived from the revered Sceletium plant, this potent tincture offers a myriad of health benefits.
Elevate your mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and experience heightened mental clarity. Unleash the power of nature with each droplet. Don’t miss out on this transformative wellness solution. Try the Aether Sceletium Extract Tincture today and unlock a world of improved vitality.
- Sceletium Tortuosum tincture supplement
- Supports nervous system health
- Acts as an antidepressant
- Can relieve feelings of stress and anxieties
- Helps with mood enhancement and mood regulation
- May promote a calmer, clearer and more relaxed state of being
- Contains Palm Oil extracts
- Gluten-free
- Suitable for vegans
Suggested use:Shake gently before each use.
- Squeeze 1 serving (10 drops). Under tongue and hold for 15 secs before swallowing.
- Use 1-3 times daily or as needed.
Further information:
Ingredients: Sceletium Whole (Sceletium Tortuosum), Rain Water, 99% Laboratory Grade Ethanol.
How Aether’s Sceletium Tortuosum Tincture is made for your benefit
- Sceletium is a succulent plant which can be found in the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape of South Africa. Plants can often be found covering the ground in the shade or amongst larger bushes, usually climbing or creeping. It has slender branches which become thick and slightly woody as they age. The leaves have curved tips with 3-5 veins, and has small water cells present, the incredible flowers (which bloom in spring and summer) are white to pale yellow, but even come in salmon or pale pink colours.
- In recent years, preparations of Sceletium have become quite common as an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication, being commercially grown due to the tremendous pressure which wild harvesting has placed on the conservation of the species. Preparations have included being made into capsules, teas, tinctures, snuffs, smokes, and full or partial alkaloid extracts.
- Generally speaking, Sceletium is an incredible mood ally – it aids in elevating mood, decreasing, symptoms of anxiety and aids in the management of stress and tension. Due to it being non-addictive chemically speaking, it has been used to treat depression, particularly in those who have gone through rehabilitation. It has been a topic of scientific inquiry for doctors, psychiatrists and psychologists alike for its abilities to heal and enhance the body and mind collectively – namely, emphasising its action not only as an antidepressant and anxiolytic but also as an antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
