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The power of spoken word and herbal medicine combined. An onisegun (herbalist) pulverizes tree medicine and other herbs and puts them on the tip of the tongue before uttering potent incantations. (Yoruba).  

Pounded medicine (Yoruba).  

African infusion method (Yoruba).  

Inhalation of fragrances (oils or herbs) having a beneficial effect on mood and health.  

An agent used to counteract venom or poison from a snake or insect bite. Opposing the action of venom.  

A substance used to prevent urinary calculi (mineral stones) or to demolish them if formed. Agent that prevents the formation of a calculus or stone. Preventing the development of stones or calculi.  

An agent used to control and relieve diarrhea.  

A term used to describe the state of programmed cell death.  

An agent used in the treatment of poisoning by animal toxins. A therapeutic substance used to counteract the toxic action(s) of a specific animal toxin or venom. They are normally sterilised, proteinaceous globulins extracted from the serum of animals, usually horses, immunised against the specific toxin/venom. Most are given by intravenous or intramuscular injection and…

Prevent or cure ulcers or irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.