Isicakathi for pre-natal and post-natal careAgapanthus praecox is one of the plants that falls under isicakathi used during pregnancy. It is taken orally from the six month of pregnancy until delivery. The plant is put in a container full of water and half a cup of that water is taken orally, twice a day, in the morning and in the evening. It is believed that the plant’s growth determines the health of the unborn baby. The wilting of the plant is regarded as a symbol with regards to the baby's health, usually associated with death.Isicakathi is widely used to induce easy childbirth. It ensures that excess water is drained, reduces vaginal discharge and placental size. The plants treat high blood pressure in both antenatal and postnatal care for women, whilst also preventing constipation.Rhoicissus tidentata is used to induce labour; its root can be used to prepare an enema. Erythrina lysistemon is used to induce labour pains during the childbirth process via pieces of the trunk's bark bound together and infused for the woman to drink. The crushed bulb of Gunnera perpensa is used to reduce swelling of the feet by infusing with boiling water and ingesting.
Isicakathi for pre-natal and post-natal careAgapanthus praecox is one of the plants that falls under isicakathi used during pregnancy. It is taken orally from the six month of pregnancy until delivery. The plant is put in a container full of water and half a cup of that water is taken orally, twice a day in the morning and in the evening. It is believed that the plant’s growth determi,nes the health of the unborn baby. The wilting of the plant is regarded as a symbol with regards to the baby's health usually associated with death.Isicakathi is widely used to induce easy childbirth. It ensures that excess water is drained, reduces vaginal discharge and placental size. The plants treat high blood pressure in both anten,atal and postnatal care for women, whilst also preventing constipation.Rhoicissus tidentata is used to induce labour; its root can be used to prepare an enema. Erythrina lysistemon is used to induce labour pains during the childbirth process via pieces of the trunk's bark bound together and infused for the woman to drink. The crushed bulb of Gunnera perpensa is used to reduce swelling of the feet by infusing with boiling water and ingesting.