geeljire science: somali medicinal herbs

[Ferrari]

What are the english words for these?

Malmal: used on wounds topically.
xildiid: used in the miyi for snake and scorpion bites, good for pain.
foox: myrrh? that shit ayeeyos used to burn to seduce awoowe. it was also chewed on, idk what for

xabag: natural gum, very sticky, was used to glue things together.

xulbad: fenugreek seeds: used for male virility and overall bone strength(now science confirmed many of its benefits).

diinsa: used for internal wounds, you mix it with water and drink it, according to geeljire science, it heals internal wounds like ulcers and deep cuts.

what are the english words for diinsa, xildiid and malmal?

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[Amirah]

What are the english words for these?

Malmal: used on wounds topically.
xildiid: used in the miyi for snake and scorpion bites, good for pain.
foox: myrrh? that shit ayeeyos used to burn to seduce awoowe. it was also chewed on, idk what for

xabag: natural gum, very sticky, was used to glue things together.

xulbad: fenugreek seeds: used for male virility and overall bone strength(now science confirmed many of its benefits).

diinsa: used for internal wounds, you mix it with water and drink it, according to geeljire science, it heals internal wounds like ulcers and deep cuts.

what are the english words for diinsa, xildiid and malmal?

also add more

love this, this is the kinda posts we need here. I’ve researched diinsa or maybe it was malmal extensively at one point but it seemed to be a geed thats unique to Somalia alone. I’ll post whatever I find later. Hope more people can contribute here.

edit: FYI fooh aka luban - is not myrrh, it’s frankincense.

 

[Jellal]

xabad sowda

 

[Ferrari]

love this, this is the kinda posts we need here. I’ve researched diinsa or maybe it was malmal extensively at one point but it seemed to be a geed thats unique to Somalia alone. I’ll post whatever I find later. Hope more people can contribute here.

edit: FYI fooh aka luban - is not myrrh, it’s frankincense.

most of these are trees native to somalia.
these items are mostly exported to the middle east, and from there, the arabs sell it for profit and claim it's native to their land when it isn't it.

do post you research when you get time.

 

[scarecrow]

What are the english words for these?

Malmal: used on wounds topically.
xildiid: used in the miyi for snake and scorpion bites, good for pain.
foox: myrrh? that shit ayeeyos used to burn to seduce awoowe. it was also chewed on, idk what for

xabag: natural gum, very sticky, was used to glue things together.

xulbad: fenugreek seeds: used for male virility and overall bone strength(now science confirmed many of its benefits).

diinsa: used for internal wounds, you mix it with water and drink it, according to geeljire science, it heals internal wounds like ulcers and deep cuts.

what are the english words for diinsa, xildiid and malmal?

also add more

Interesting topic! Those are mainly native to somalia but there might be similar one found abroad.

 

[maryan223]

My mother in the late 80s lived in Mogadishu. When my father from the north went to Mogadishu to study he smelled myrrah from my mother rooms so he went in and

 

[Karim]

What are the english words for these?

Malmal: used on wounds topically.
xildiid: used in the miyi for snake and scorpion bites, good for pain.
foox: myrrh? that shit ayeeyos used to burn to seduce awoowe. it was also chewed on, idk what for

xabag: natural gum, very sticky, was used to glue things together.

xulbad: fenugreek seeds: used for male virility and overall bone strength(now science confirmed many of its benefits).

diinsa: used for internal wounds, you mix it with water and drink it, according to geeljire science, it heals internal wounds like ulcers and deep cuts.

what are the english words for diinsa, xildiid and malmal?

also add more

Malmal: Myrrh
Xildiid: Asafoetida
Foox: incense
Xabag: gum resin
Xulbad: Fenugreek
Diinsi: BALANOPHORACEAE

 

[Dalmoor]

Xildiid, is called asafoetida in English and has a strong rotten kinda smell to it. I know because I've smelled it before

Malmal/molmol- is myrrh

From

"Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, or gum myrrh is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula and to Africa"


Xulbad- fenugreek seeds: Used as a herb dried or fresh, and as a spice when in seed form

Foox is just incense also called cuud/oud in somali, used at masjids mostly



Most I learned from my dad alx and some on my own(websites, not just one)

 

[Dalmoor]

Malmal: Myrrh
Xildiid: Asafoetida
Foox: incense
Xabag: gum resin
Xulbad: Fenugreek
Diinsi: BALANOPHORACEAE

Beat me to it lol

 

[Sheikh Kulkuli]

What are the english words for these?

Malmal: used on wounds topically.
xildiid: used in the miyi for snake and scorpion bites, good for pain.
foox: myrrh? that shit ayeeyos used to burn to seduce awoowe. it was also chewed on, idk what for

xabag: natural gum, very sticky, was used to glue things together.

xulbad: fenugreek seeds: used for male virility and overall bone strength(now science confirmed many of its benefits).

diinsa: used for internal wounds, you mix it with water and drink it, according to geeljire science, it heals internal wounds like ulcers and deep cuts.

what are the english words for diinsa, xildiid and malmal?

also add more

Daga yar : cloves used to fight infections and fever.

Huruud : Tumeric used to fight infections


Xabada sawda : black seed for all ailments

Qorfo : cadamon used for weight lose and other health benefits

Toon: Garlic used to fight infections

 

[Apollo]

Suugo Science

 

[Zoobear]

What's a "hamagod" in English? It was a herb that had a unique smell.

 

[Gibiin-Udug]

Dinsi is good for period pain and cramps.

 

[IstarZ]

I use fenugreek seeds in my cooking. I don’t like the powder form. It tastes horrible.

http://somalidoc.com/smf/index.php?topic=3853.0

 

[Karim]

I use fenugreek seeds in my cooking. I don’t like the powder form. It tastes horrible.

http://somalidoc.com/smf/index.php?topic=3853.0

I would advise you against the usage of Fenugreek (Xulbad). It has a nasty odor and people will notice it from your sweat. Your romantic relationships might take a hit due to that nasty smell.

 

[IstarZ]

I would advise you against the usage of Fenugreek (Xulbad). It has a nasty odor and people will notice it from your sweat. Your romantic relationships might take a hit due to that nasty smell.

I don’t have romantic relationships

I use it as a fibre boost but a small quantity. I’m aware tho, thank you for the advise.

 

[Prime Minister]

Xildiid, is called asafoetida in English and has a strong rotten kinda smell to it. I know because I've smelled it before

Malmal/molmol- is myrrh

From

"Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, or gum myrrh is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula and to Africa"


Xulbad- fenugreek seeds: Used as a herb dried or fresh, and as a spice when in seed form

Foox is just incense also called cuud/oud in somali, used at masjids mostly



Most I learned from my dad alx and some on my own(websites, not just one)

So were the people that administered these considered doctors?

 

[Xanibacal bin Barqa]

Anyone know About Assal , it's cooked like tea , I used to see old ayeeyos drinking it.
they say it's good for calool-xanuun

 

[Ferrari]

I would advise you against the usage of Fenugreek (Xulbad). It has a nasty odor and people will notice it from your sweat. Your romantic relationships might take a hit due to that nasty smell.

it's good for your health. just spray strong cologne, or just claim you're from india.

 

[Ferrari]

I use fenugreek seeds in my cooking. I don’t like the powder form. It tastes horrible.

http://somalidoc.com/smf/index.php?topic=3853.0

makes you hairy, but I am sure you've already seen that.