Nanzva - Pouzolzia mixta Solms
Has been used as an herbal remedy in Africa for centuries. Nanzva is used in healing salves for wounds, boils, ulcers, burns, measles and skin inflammation. It is also taken orally to relieve coughs, sore throats, diarrhea, and stomach problems.
Nanzva contains mucilage, a substance that becomes a slick gel when mixed with water.
The root is taken for the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, treat constipation, venereal diseases and female sterility, also as an aphrodisiac.
A root infusion is instilled into the vagina to dilate the birth canal during labour.
A maceration of the root and leaves is drunk to expel the placenta after childbirth, or an infusion of the root or bark is put into the vagina for this purpose.
The powdered root is taken in porridge against uterine pain. A paste of the root is applied on burns and a depressed fontanel(nhova)
A decoction of the stem is administered as an enema
It coats and soothes the mouth, throat, stomach, and intestines. It also contains antioxidants that help relieve inflammatory bowel conditions.
Nanzva causes reflux stimulation of nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract leading to increased mucus secretion. The increased mucus production may protect the gastrointestinal tract against ulcers and excess acidity
Fibre from the bark is used for rope and string. It was formerly used for fishing nets in Malawi, before nylon nets became popular. Thin strips of bark fibre have been used to stitch wounds in Zimbabwe, and are thought to have healing effects. The leaf is cooked as a vegetable.
The crushed leaf is used as a substitute for soap to wash hands and clothes. Children use the leaves, which can be made to stick together, to fashion cups, baskets and hats. Furthermore, the plant is used as an ornamental, and is a source of bee forage.
How to use it
For labour pains nd STI you mix one spoon with warm water,juice or traditional maheu and drink 2 tyms a dae
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