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HERITAGE STREETS OF KWA-MASHU
SECTION N
ection N streets are a mixture of different types of grass- related plants and specific trees. Interestingly these trees are good at making izimbiza to enhance male potency.
• Uqonsi - The roots of this species have a long history of use in traditional medicine as a sexual tonic with aphrodisiac qualities for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and male impotence and stamina. uQonsi (Eriosema Salignum) is traditionally used in Africa as an aphrodisiac, notably to enhance male potency and stamina. The herb has unbranched stems covered in characteristic, silvery silky hairs. Its leaves are shortly stalked. Leaflets are evergreen. Flowers are pale yellow/ creamy white. It is known for boosting fertility for both males and females.
• Ubhoko
• Bangalala - used mainly to cure or alleviate impotence. The
Bangalala root has a reputation for being a powerful sexual tonic. In KwaZulu, it has been used for centuries by African men for sexual energy and potency. Bangalala, also known as ‘African Viagra’, is prescribed as an aphrodisiac, notably to enhance male potency (medicoherbs.co.za).
• The Bangalala root has a reputation for being a powerful sexual tonic. It has been used for centuries by African men for sexual energy and potency (also known as Mvusankunzi, or Vukuhlale in the isiZulu natives’ language).
• Umbondwe – known as the leadwood is one of the largest trees in Africa and is so called because of the wood which is extremely dense and heavy. As such, it is impermeable to termites and is one of the only wood species that sinks when thrown into water. The flowers can also be used as