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This kind of zoopharmacognosy use differs from one species to another. For example, mountain gorillas from Rwanda tend to ingest clay soil during dry season, when the vegetation changes forcing them to feed on plants that have more toxic compounds, in this case the ingested clay absorbs these toxins providing digestive benefits. [4]
The practice of eating calabash chalk is observed by both sexes and different age groups of people of African descent, for the purpose of pleasure. However, it is prevalent among women, predominantly during pregnancy, who claim it prevents vomiting, over-salivation and nausea. [1] Calabash chalk is also used to make facial masks and soaps. [6]
[2] [5] This is especially true in times where there is a rise in global food prices such as during the 2007–08 world food price crisis. [ 3 ] [ 6 ] [ needs update ] The taste has been described as having a smooth consistency that immediately dries the mouth , with a pungent aftertaste of dirt that lingers for hours.
Ampo is made from gravel-free dark earth that is formed into thin spiral strips, then baked and smoked in a large clay pot for a half hour before serving. [4] [5] A wooden stick is used to beat the soil into a solid hard substance, where these spirals of dirt are removed with a dagger made of bamboo. Methods and production are passed on ...
Eating fish while pregnant may reduce the likelihood the child is diagnosed with autism by 20%, a new study finds. Researchers did not find the same result from taking fish oil supplements. In cod ...
Ayilo, also known as ayilor, hyile, [1] and ferinkasa, is a Ghanaian term for bentonite clay. [2] [3] It is a baked solid white clay usually taken by pregnant women. [4] [5] They are usually baked into egg-shaped balls. [6] Ewes call it agatawoe/agatawe, Gas called it ayilo, English call it kaolin and the Akans call it shirew/shile.
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