About Herbal

We honour the deep botanical heritage of South Africa and bring it into everyday wellness with purity and care.

Our story

Herbal was founded in Cape Town by a small group of herbalists, botanists and wellness practitioners who shared a love for indigenous plants and traditional knowledge.

South Africa holds one of the richest plant biodiversities on Earth. For centuries, communities have turned to these plants for support, ritual and daily wellbeing. We set out to make that wisdom accessible in clean, modern forms — teas, tinctures and simple remedies — without losing respect for the source.

Every product is prepared in small batches with carefully sourced botanicals, transparent practices and a commitment to quality that feels both traditional and contemporary.

Herb garden and plants

What guides us

Three simple principles shape every blend and bottle we create.

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Plant integrity

We work with whole herbs and traditional preparations whenever possible, respecting the full character of each plant.

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Respectful sourcing

Indigenous and locally grown botanicals are chosen with care for both quality and the communities and ecosystems they come from.

Everyday purity

No artificial flavours, colours or unnecessary additives — only what belongs in a true herbal product.

The people behind the plants

Herbalists and botanists who still work closely with the land and traditional knowledge.

Thandi Mokoena

Thandi Mokoena

Founder & Herbalist

Trained in both traditional South African plant knowledge and modern herbal practice. Leads formulation and sourcing.

Lindiwe Naidoo

Lindiwe Naidoo

Botanist & Educator

Specialises in indigenous flora and shares practical plant wisdom through workshops and our written resources.

Johan van der Berg

Johan van der Berg

Production & Quality

Oversees small-batch preparation and ensures every product meets our purity and consistency standards.

Walk with us

Whether you have a question about a plant or want to explore our range, we would love to hear from you.

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