Zimbabwe national anthem in Shona, Ndebele and English The national anthem was introduced in March 1994 after a nation-wide competition to replace “Ishe Komborera Africa” with a distinctly Zimbabwean song. The winning entry was a song written by Professor Solomon Mutswairo and composed by Fred Changundega. It has been translated into all three of the […]
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Mhuka NeVana Vadzo
Mhuka NeVana Vadzo. Animals and their young ones in Shona
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Summary Sclerocarya birrea is a medium-sized deciduous tree known locally as Mupfura (Shona), Marula (English) Mufuna (Shona) Mushomo (Shona) Umganu (Ndebele) Medicinal Uses a) The bark is analgesic, anti-inflammatory. An infusion is used in the treatment of stomach-pains and constipation and to ease labour-pains. b) A decoction ( concentrate after boiling) is used as a
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Summary Rhus longipes a shrub or small tree with long drooping stems and branches also known as Inhlokotshiyane (Ndebele) Large-leaved rhus (English) Mudzambuya (Shona) Mufokosiana (Shona) Mutungahove (Shona) Medicinal Uses Roots: extract drunk as remedy for infertility in women and to dilate birth canal Do you know of any other uses for this tree? Please
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Summary Ozoroa insignis shrub or sometimes a small to a medium tree known locally as Mubhedha (Shona), Isafice (Ndebele) Muacha (Shona) Mubedu (Shona) Mudyamombe (Shona) Mugaragunguwo (Shona) Mulilila (Tonga) Murungu (Shona) Raisin bush (English) Tar berry (English) Medicinal Uses a) The roots and bark are considered to be cholagogue (substance that promotes the flow of
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Summary Mangifera indica tree is known locally as Mumango or Mango in English Medicinal Uses a) Leaves infusion is drunk to reduce blood pressure and as a treatment for conditions such as angina, asthma, coughs and diabetes. Externally, the leaves are used in a convalescent bath. b) Leaves are also used as a mouthwash, effective
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Summary Lannea edulis shrub is known locally as Mutsambatsi. The shrub is also known locally as Intakubomvu (Ndebele) Mutsambatsi (Shona) Tsombori (English) Wild grape (English) Medicinal Uses a) Leaves can be used as a medicine to ease childbirth, treat bronchitis, and prevent abortion when it is anticipated. b) The roots can be taken to treat
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Summary Lannea discolor tree known locally as Mugan’acha has two main medical uses below. The tree is also known locally as Chizhenje (Shona) Live-long (English) Muhumbukumbu (Shona) Mumbumbu (Shona) Mupuri (Shona) Mushamba (Shona) Medicinal Uses a) The tree fiber is extracted and drunk to reduce the duration of menstrual flow b) The root extract is
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A collection of Zimbabwean and African found medicinal plants and their uses. Most of these plants have been used for decades by our forefathers and mothers to cure diseases before the arrival of modern day medicines, which in most cases are based on extraction of the most active components of these natural medicines. We are working to as much medicinal plants as we can and we will welcome your contributions in the comments section.
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(Deno) Ndakaziva haitungamiri
English Explanation
Take heed of advice before it is too late. A child who is always told not to go out walking in the dark, for example, may heed the advice after a snake bite.
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