Did You Know That Some Trees Are Gendered? Well, Meet the Kumufutu/ Muholu/Omufutu – A Medicinal Tree Which Your Grand Uncle Probably Used To Cure His Gonorrhea

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Let me tell you something about my people the Luhya. They sometimes classified trees as male and female. Just like in assigning gender in animals, the gender roles were based on appearance of leaves, fruits and smell. One such tree is the Kumufutu tree which has the male Kumufutumwe and the female Kumufutu. Quick Facts … Read more

Kumuchanjasi: The Secret To How Our Ancestors Got Good Strong Teeth and The Most Sparkling Of Smiles

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Kumuchanjasi is a shrub or small tree that grows in swampy areas or river banks or water ponds. It is a tree of immense cultural value to the people of mulembe. Quick Facts on Kumuchanjasi Scientific name Euclea divinorum Hiern Local Names Kumuchanjasi (Bukusu) Common Name: Magic Guarri Key Charachteristics It has a grey-black stem. … Read more