Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) use:
Zulu sangomasĀ or traditional healers know it as -Unwele -, the great medicine that was used to ward off the effects of the devastating 1918 influenza pandemic which claimed 20 million lives worldwide.
Medicianl use:
- Immune booster in the treatment of HIV/Aids
- Treatment of chicken pox
- Internal cancers
- Colds
- Flu
- Asthma
- TB
- Bronchitis
- Rheumatism
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Liver problems
- Haemorrhoids
- Piles
- Bladder and uterus problem
- Diarrhoea
- Dysentery
- Stomach ailments
- Heartburn
- Peptic ulcers
- Backache
- Diabetes
- Varicose veins
- Inflammation
- It is also used in the treatment of mental and emotional stress, including irritability, anxiety and depression and it could aid digestion and improve the appetite.
Other names: Kankerbos (Afrikaans), Musa-pelo (Sotho), Penthola (Twana), Insiswa, Unwele (Xhosa, Zulu)
Healing and Protection:
- Physical Healing: Renowned for its medicinal properties, used to treat various ailments, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, and respiratory infections. Strengthen the immune system and promote overall well-being.
- Spiritual Healing: Used in rituals to cleanse negative energy and promote spiritual healing. It’s burned as incense or added to baths for this purpose.
- Protection: Ward off evil spirits and protect against harm. Carried as an amulet or used to smudge homes and sacred spaces.
Spiritual Cleansing and Connection:
- Smudging: Burning Cancerbush is a common practice for cleansing spaces and removing negative energy. The smoke purify the environment and create a sacred atmosphere.
- Meditation: Used in meditation to enhance focus, promote relaxation, and connect with higher powers.
- Divination: Used in divination practices to gain insights into the future or communicate with spirits.
- Honoring Ancestors: Used in ceremonies honoring ancestors, to connect the living with the spiritual realm.
- Fertility: Associated with fertility and is used in rituals to promote conception.
- Dream Interpretation: Used in dream interpretation, to enhance prophetic dreams and provide spiritual guidance.
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