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African cucumis

African cucumis

The African cucumis is widely used throughout tropical Africa for numerous ailments. Traditionally, Shangaan, Swazi and Zulu widows have to bath in a decoction of the root before remarrying. Through scientific research we are now able to decode the reasons for this tradition. The African cucumis has anti-parasitical and other properties that clean the widow of parasites and other infectious ailments that she might be carrying from her previous marriage, thereby giving credence to this traditional practice.

Plant parts used:
Mainly the roots are used for medicinal purposes. Decoctions are made and taken as a tea, applied externally or made into a bath.
Medicinal uses:
The African cucumis is used for skin complaints, cancers, gonorrhoea, inflammatioms, malaria, pain, parasites, viral hepatitis and worms. Its anti parasitical properties are legendary.
The African Cucumis has similar properties to the Pedicellus Melo, (Chinese name: Tian Gua Di) which is used to remove lumps, eliminate fluid and relieve jaundice, acute and chronic viral hepatitis, hepatocirrhosis, liver cancer, persistent dyspepsia and epilepsy due to wind-phlegm.
This plant is one of the most misunderstood medicinal plants in the world. Although it is considered toxic by the western world, there is a long history of its medicinal use as well as a food source in southern Africa. There has never been a report of any side effects of its tincture. Furthermore, there are numerous cases supporting of its effectiveness in treating cancers, hepatocirrhosis, malaria and viral hepatitis. Its toxicity may be caused by over harvesting, environmental stresses and/or different subspecies.
As an herbal treatment for liver ailments and diseases, the African cucumis offers unparalleled results and benefits and it is therefore recommended for all those who abuse fatty foods and substances of addiction (alcohol, drugs and tobacco).

The African cucumis is recommended for skin cancers and bad skin complexions. We have observed that crawling and flying insects will travel great distances to consume the roots of the African cucumis. We have also observed that patients taking the African cucumis have improved skin complexions. Both animal and human derive great benefits from this plant. Long-term use of the plant seems to have no ill side effects. One patient took the African cucumis for a period of three years with no visible side effects. The plant is known to cause diarrhoea in some patients.

 More: www.herbalafrica.co.za/africancucumis.html
 

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