Convulsive Cough Remedy

Kenkey Has Shrunk In Size

“O mighty Caesar! Dost thou lie so low? Are all thy conquests,

glories, triumphs, spoils, Shrunk to this little measure?

Marcus Antonius,” Julius Caesar (Act III Scene 1).



Kari Dako’s ‘Ghanaianisms- A Glossary’ is an authoritative book on ‘Ghanaianisms’. “[The] book brings to the fore some expressions from both local and foreign languages which have been absorbed into the linguistic repertoire to the extent that they are widely accepted as part of the Ghanaian vocabulary in English. [It] tries to trace the sources or history of these words or their meanings”.

The definition given in this book for ‘kenkey’ is “staple of fermented, steamed corn dough”. This definition, however, appears too lean or scrawny, vis-à-vis the varieties of kenkey, the different methods of cooking it, and its overwhelming popularity in the Ghanaian menu.

There is the ‘Ga-kenkey’ common among the Gas and enjoyed nation-wide; there is the ‘Fanti kenkey’ also enjoyed nation-wide and having its popular production ‘headquarters’ in Yamoransa in the Central Region; there is the ‘Asante (Effiduasi) kenkey’ which is refined (no husk) and usually sweetened; there is ‘ade-bi-a-nkyene-wo-mu’ (reddish- the result of a sprinkling of palm nut soup).

‘Kenkey’ has a tinge of history, tradition, sociology and politics. In the past, when Ashantis were ‘fasting’ during a funeral celebration, one could eat ‘kenkey’ and that would not constitute ‘eating’. It was rather abominable for one to eat corn-on-the cob during this fasting period.

When we entered the University of Ghana in the mid- 70s, there was an attendant in the dining hall of Commonwealth Hall, popularly called ‘Akosombo’. Whenever one was late for dining and missed the main menu for the day, he would approach the student and offer the advice: “Food finis, ‘kenkey’ dey; you lack?” (Food is finished; ‘kenkey’ is available; do you like it?) The striking paradox was that he talked as if ‘kenkey’ was not food. ‘Kenkey’ hit the political arena when in the Third Republic (Limann’s administration 1979-1981), Honourable Kwaku Baah (MP) carried some balls of ‘kenkey’ to Parliament to complain about the shrinking size of a ball of ‘kenkey’ for the same price as the previous year.

Turmeric: One of the Best Home Remedy for Health Ailments | Asthma ...

Turmeric or Haldi referred to as the perennial herb of 90 cms in height. It has long branches and short stems. It is one of the widely used spices in the kitchen of Indian Homes. It is extensively used in the Ayurvedic and Unani medicines since ancient times by way of drug for strengthening the stomach. It acts as a great tonic and blood purifier.

The most widely grown areas for turmeric are Southern-east Asia, India China, Hawaii and Easter Island. This herb is found to be enriched with moisture, protein, minerals, fibre, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, thiamine, niacin and carotene.

This has several medicinal properties which is aromatic, tonic and stimulant for the body. It helps in relieving flatulence and restores the normal metabolic functioning of the body. It helps in curing the attacks of convulsions and hysteria. Let us know how we can cure health ailments using turmeric.

Intestinal Disorders: To cure various problems related to intestinal disorders it is advised that its dry powder or juice should be mixed with buttermilk or water and consumed two times a day for beneficial results. It acts as a great antiseptic for intestinal.

Worms: To treat worms it is advised that 30 drops of turmeric juice mixed with salt should be consumed empty stomach daily in the morning for beneficial results.Anaemia: Turmeric being enriched with iron is used for treating anaemia, it is advised the juice of raw herb should be mixed with honey and consumed everyday for beneficial results.

Measles: To treat measles it is advised that the turmeric roots should be dried up in the sun and grounded to paste and is later mixed with honey and bitter gourd leaves daily once for beneficial results.

Asthma : To cure bronchial asthma it is the most effective home remedy, it is advised that one tsp of turmeric powder should be taken in one glass of milk three times a day for beneficial results. It proves beneficial when taken empty stomach.

Cough and Cold: To cure cold and cough it is advised that half tsp of turmeric powder should be mixed with warm milk should be taken retiring to bed for beneficial results. To cure the cold problem among infants it is advised that one tsp of turmeric powder mixed with half tsp of ajwain should be boiled and later cooled down and taken in doses of 40 ml with honey three times a day for beneficial results.Sprains: To treat sprains and swellings it is advised the paste made by mixing turmeric, salt and lime should be applied over the affected area for better results.Boils: To treat boils, it is advised to apply the turmeric powder over the affected area to speed up the treatment procedure.Skin Disorders: To treat skin ailments such as ringworm, scabies, it is advised that the juice of raw turmeric should be applied over the affected area for beneficial results. To speed up the healing process, it is advised that turmeric juice should be mixed with honey and consumed daily for beneficial results. Sore Eyes: To treat soreness of the eyes its is advised that the 7 gms of turmeric powder should be boiled in water and later few drops of this mixture should be put into the eyes four times a day for beneficial results.

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