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Definition

Type of traditional plant used as medicine to induce vomiting, primarily when one has malaria. The roots? or Stem? are pounded, mixed with oil or fat, and chewed or swallowed. The preparation immediately induces nausea.

Where this comes from

Source

Payne & Ole-Kotikash, Maa Dictionary (U. Oregon, 2005)

Dialect

Kenyan Maa (Keekonyokie/Purko/Wuasinkishu)