In Durban we toured the traditional medicine market. These 'doctors' are considered part of the South African medical system and a note from one of them is sufficient to excuse a person from school or work.
Looks pretty awful but some of these cures must really work! Notice the tails....
I'll take a nice white pill instead of a bark or root tea from some of this interesting looking stuff.
I can't even imagine what they must do with some of these medicinal items! And I don't think I want to know
I left the phone number just in case anyone wants to call Dr. Sibiya for this bone, skin medicine. I wonder why the long bone is so noticeably out to the side....
Notice the live chicken under the counter....
I'll take a nice white pill instead of a bark or root tea from some of this interesting looking stuff.
I left the phone number just in case anyone wants to call Dr. Sibiya for this bone, skin medicine. I wonder why the long bone is so noticeably out to the side....
I wonder what wearing this stylish bead wig would cure. I might consider wearing one of these!
Mark might wish to add this spice to my dinner the next time I come to visit! This is from the spice market not the medicine market!
I hope you got the bead wig! I dare you to wear it to church...or the next Stake Conference! People might start calling you the next Dr. Sibiya! ,) I can't wait to go back and see all your South Africa posts. Love the adventure!
ReplyDeleteDidn't buy the bead wig...you're crafty, you should make me one!!!!!
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