LISTS OF MEDICINAL CHEWING STICKS AND THEIR USES IN AFRICA HERBAL MEDICINES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA – Obanifa Extreme Documentaries – Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS) – Plant and their Medicinal Uses series

LISTS OF MEDICINAL CHEWING STICKS AND THEIR USES IN AFRICA HERBAL MEDICINES BY BABALAWO OBANIFA – Obanifa Extreme Documentaries – Reformed Africa Ifa Spirituality (RAIS) – Plant and their Medicinal Uses series
                                   

 In this current work Babalawo Obanifa will document some of the plants that are used for chewing sticks in Africa Herbal Medicine and Diseases they can cure. In Africa Herbal Medicine apart from the facts that Chewing sticks can be used for brushing of teeth and maintenance of mouth hygiene. The brushing of teeth with certain varieties of chewing stick can also have medicinal value. This work will show you variety of such chewing sticks and purpose you can use it for.

Chewing Sticks to Treat Mouth Thrush In Africa Herbal Medicine

 In Africa Herbal Medicine Mouth Thrush is known as Efu. By thrush withing the context  of this work I am referring   a yeast infection that  develops inside your mouth. It’s also known as oral candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis, or simply thrush.

Oral thrush most often occurs in infants and toddlers. It causes white or yellowish bumps to form on the inner cheeks and tongue. Those bumps usually go away with treatment.

The infection is typically mild and rarely causes serious problems. But in people with weakened immune systems, it can spread to other parts of the body and cause potentially serious complications.

Symptoms of oral thrush

In its early stages, oral thrush may not cause any symptoms. But as the infection gets worse, one or more of the following symptoms may develop:

• white or yellow patches of bumps on your inner cheeks, tongue, tonsils, gums, or lips
• slight bleeding if the bumps are scraped
• soreness or burning in your mouth
• a cotton-like sensation in your mouth
• dry, cracked skin at the corners of your mouth
• difficulty swallowing
• a bad taste in your mouth
• a loss of taste

In some cases, oral thrush can affect your esophagus, though this is uncommon. The same fungus that causes oral thrush can also cause yeast infections in other parts of your body. Learn more about the symptoms of oral thrush and other types of yeast infections.

Causes of oral thrush

Oral thrush and other yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida albicans (C. albicans).

It’s normal for a small amount of C. albicans to live in your mouth, without causing harm. When your immune system is working properly, beneficial bacteria in your body help keep C. albicans under control.

But if your immune system is compromised or the balance of microorganisms in your body is disrupted, the fungus can grow out of control.

You may develop an overgrowth of C. albicans that causes oral thrush if you take certain medications that reduce the number of friendly microorganisms in your body, such as antibiotics.

Cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can also damage or kill healthy cells. This makes you more susceptible to oral thrush and other infections.

Conditions that weaken your immune system, such as leukemia and HIV, also increase the risk of developing oral thrush. Oral thrush is a common opportunistic infection in people with HIV.

Diabetes can contribute to oral thrush as well. Uncontrolled diabetes weakens your immune system and causes high blood sugar levels. This creates favorable conditions for C. albicans to grow.(sources, https://www.healthline.com/health/thrush#causes)

Lists of Chewing Sticks for Treatment of Thrush  In Africa Herbal Medicine

1.Egbo Orogbo- (roots of Garcina Kola)

2.Igi Ogege-( Stem of  Jatropha Gossypilifolia)

3. Egbo Idi- (Roots of Terminalia  glaucesen) S

Source, Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries

Chewing Sticks to Treat  Toothache in Africa Herbal Medicine

A toothache is a pain in or around a tooth that may be caused by:

• Tooth decay
• Abscessed tooth
• Tooth fracture
• A damaged filling
• Repetitive motions, such as chewing gum or grinding teeth
• Infected gums

Symptoms of a toothache may include:

• Tooth pain that may be sharp, throbbing, or constant. In some people, pain results only when pressure is applied to the tooth.
• Swelling around the tooth
• Fever or headache
• Foul-tasting drainage from the infected tooth

When Should I See a Dentist About a Toothache?

See your dentist as soon as possible about your toothache if:

• You have a toothache that lasts longer than 1 or 2 days
• Your toothache is severe
• You have a fever, earache, or pain upon opening your mouth wide

Proper identification and treatment of dental infections is important to prevent its spread to other parts of the face and skull and possibly even to the bloodstream.(source , https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/toothaches)

List of Chewing Sticks to Treat Toothache in Africa Herbal Medicine

1 . Egbo Orogbo –( Garcina Kola  root)

2. Orin Ata ( chewing stick of Fagara Zanthoxyloides)

3.Orin Idi . Idi Odan –(Chewing stick of Terminalia Glaucesence)

4. Orin Ifin ( Chewing sticks of  Olax Subscorpiodea)

5. Orin Elu – ( Chewing stick of  Lonchocarpus Cyanescens)

6.  Orin Afunsese –(Chewing sticks of Sorindeia Warnekei)

7. Ori Ijebu /Pako Ijebu –( Chewing sticks of  Massularia Acuminata )

8.  Orin Ayan /Emi Gbegi-(Chewing stivks of Pseudocedrela Kotchyli)

9. Orin Senifiran/Amureju (Chewing sticks of Sesbania Pachycarpa)

10 . Orin Ewurodo –( Chewing sticks of  Massularia Acuminata)

Sources, Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries

Chewing Stick for Treatment of Tonsilitis in Africa Herbal Medicine

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsils, two oval-shaped pads of tissue at the back of the throat — one tonsil on each side. Signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include swollen tonsils, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck.
Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis.
Because appropriate treatment for tonsillitis depends on the cause, it's important to get a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Surgery to remove tonsils, once a common procedure to treat tonsillitis, is usually performed only when bacterial tonsillitis occurs frequently, doesn't respond to other treatments or causes serious complications.

Symptoms

Tonsillitis most commonly affects children between preschool ages and the mid-teenage years. Common signs and symptoms of tonsillitis include:

• Red, swollen tonsils
• White or yellow coating or patches on the tonsils
• Sore throat
• Difficult or painful swallowing
• Fever
• Enlarged, tender glands (lymph nodes) in the neck
• A scratchy, muffled or throaty voice
• Bad breath
• Stomachache, particularly in younger children
• Stiff neck
• Headache

In young children who are unable to describe how they feel, signs of tonsillitis may include:

• Drooling due to difficult or painful swallowing
• Refusal to eat
• Unusual fussiness

(source , https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tonsillitis/symptoms-causes/syc-2037847) 

1 . Orin Igi Ewuro ( Chewing Stick of Vernonia Amygdalina)

2. Oganwo  ( Khaya Senegalensis)

Sources, Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries  

Chewing Stick for Treatment of Acute   Ulcerative Gingivitis   in Africa Herbal Medicine

Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) is a typical form of periodontal diseases. It has an acute clinical presentation with the distinctive characteristics of rapid onset of interdental gingival necrosis, gingival pain, bleeding, and halitosis. Systemic symptoms such as lymphadenopathy and malaise could be also found. There are various predisposing factors such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, and immune system dysfunctions, especially, HIV infection that seems to play a major role in the pathogenesis of NUG. The treatment of NUG is organized in successive stages: first, the treatment of the acute phase that should be provided immediately to stop disease progression and to control patient's feeling of discomfort and pain; second, the treatment of the preexisting condition such as chronic gingivitis; then, the surgical correction of the disease sequelae like craters. Moreover, finally, maintenance phase that allows stable outcomes. This case report describes the diagnosis approach and the conservative management with a good outcome of NUG in a 21-year-old male patient with no systemic disease and probable mechanism of pathogenesis of two predisposing factors involved.

Source , https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5644015/

1. Orin Ata ( chewing stick of Fagara Zanthoxyloides)

2.Orin Idi . Idi Odan –(Chewing stick of Terminalia Glaucesence)

3. Orin Ewurodo –( Chewing sticks of  Massularia Acuminata)

Source, Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries

Chewing Stick for Treatment of Acute Black Tongue    in Africa Herbal Medicine

1.Orin igi Ogege (chewing stick of Janthropha  Gossypiifolia)

2.Orin Ata ( chewing stick of Fagara Zanthoxyloides)

3. Orin Idi . Idi Odan –(Chewing stick of Terminalia Glaucesence)

4. Egbo Orogbo –( Garcina Kola  root)

5.  Orin Igi Egbesi –( chewing stick of Nauclea Latifolia/ Sacrocephalus  Latifolious)

6. Orin Igi Ewuro – ( Chewing stick of Ewuro / Vernonia Amygdalina)

7. Orin Afunsese _(chewing stick of  Sorindeia Warnekei )

Sources Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries

Chewing Stick for Treatment of  Mouth Ulcer     in Africa Herbal Medicine

Mouth ulcers — also known as canker sores — are normally small, painful lesions that develop in your mouth or at the base of your gums. They can make eating, drinking, and talking uncomfortable.
Women, adolescents, and people with a family history of mouth ulcers are at higher risk for developing mouth ulcers.
Mouth ulcers aren’t contagious and usually go away within one to two weeks. However, if you get a canker sore that is large or extremely painful, or if it lasts for a long time without healing, you should seek the advice of a doctor.

What triggers mouth ulcers?

There is no definite cause behind mouth ulcers. However, certain factors and triggers have been identified. These include:

• minor mouth injury from dental work, hard brushing, sports injury, or accidental bite
• toothpastes and mouth rinses that contain sodium lauryl sulfate
• food sensitivities to acidic foods like strawberries, citrus, and pineapples, and other trigger foods like chocolate and coffee
• lack of essential vitamins, especially B-12, zinc, folate, and iron
• allergic response to mouth bacteria
• dental braces
• hormonal changes during menstruation
• emotional stress or lack of sleep
• bacterial, viral, or fungal infections

Mouth ulcers also can be a sign of conditions that are more serious and require medical treatment, such as:

• celiac disease (a condition in which the body is unable to tolerate gluten)
• inflammatory bowel disease
• diabetes mellitus
• Behcet’s disease (a condition that causes inflammation throughout the body)
• a malfunctioning immune system that causes your body to attack the healthy mouth cells instead of viruses and bacteria
• HIV/AIDs

What symptoms are associated with mouth ulcers?

There are three types of canker sores: minor, major, and herpetiform.

Minor

Minor canker sores are small oval or round ulcers that heal within one to two weeks with no scarring.

Major

Major canker sores are larger and deeper than minor ones. They have irregular edges and can take up to six weeks to heal. Major mouth ulcers can result in long-term scarring.

Herpetiform

Herpetiform canker sores are pinpoint size, occur in clusters of 10 to 100, and often affect adults. This type of mouth ulcer has irregular edges and will often heal without scarring within one to two weeks.
You should see a doctor if you develop any of the following:

• unusually large mouth ulcers
• new mouth ulcers before the old ones heal
• sores that persist more than three weeks
• sores that are painless
• mouth ulcers that extend to the lips
• pain that can’t be controlled with over-the-counter or natural medication
• severe problems eating and drinking
• high fever or diarrhea whenever the canker sores appear

sources , https://www.healthline.com/health/mouth-ulcers#symptoms

list of Chewing Stick for Treatment of  Mouth Ulcer     in Africa Herbal Medicine

1 . Orin  Ira ( chewing stick of Bridelia Ferruginea)

2.Orin lapalapa  (Chewing stick of  Jantropha  Circus)

3. Orin Gbegi ( chewing stick of Pseudceddrela Kotschyii)

4. Egbo Orogbo  (Roots of Garcina cola )

Sources , Babalawo Obanifa Documentaries

Babalawo Obanifa  19th August,2020.

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