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Among the Yoruba, every illness is understood not only by its physical signs but also by its connection to the body’s natural balance and spiritual well-being. One of the most feared conditions spoken of in Yoruba tradition is Àìsàn Jẹjẹrẹ, often used to describe the wasting sickness or strange growth in the body that spreads silently.
Our forefathers in Yoruba land observed how this illness weakens the body over time, causing weight loss, persistent pain, and sores that do not heal quickly. Unlike sudden fevers or coughs, Àìsàn Jẹjẹrẹ was marked by gradual but steady deterioration, leading elders to call it a life-threatning ailment. It was believed to affect not only the flesh but also the inner life-force (èémí) of the individual.
Because of its seriousness, traditional healers paid great attention to both physical remedies and spiritual alignment, seeking to strengthen the body, purify the blood, and restore balance. Remedies often involved carefully chosen herbs, roots, and barks (see below) combined with strict dietary and spiritual guidance. Families were also encouraged to support the patient with prayers and moral encouragement.
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Symptoms of Àìsàn Jẹjẹrẹ
Yoruba Elders identified Àìsàn Jẹjẹrẹ by its long-lasting and progressive nature. The following signs were closely watched:
• Persistent weight loss even when the person eats well.
• Gradual thinning of arms, legs, and face, giving a wasted appearance.
• General weakness that worsens with time.
• Constant pain in certain areas of the body that does not go away.
• Swelling or lumps noticed under the skin or in deep body parts.
• Burning sensations inside the body, sometimes described as “fire within.”
• Sores or ulcers that take unusually long to heal.
• Skin that becomes pale, patchy, or darkened in unusual ways.
• Unexpected bleeding or discharge from body openings.
• Loss of interest in food or difficulty eating.
• Frequent vomiting or blood in stool (as observed traditionally).
• Swollen belly or unusual bloating even when thin.
• Extreme tiredness and inability to walk or work.
• Loss of sleep due to constant pain.
How Our Forefathers Treated Àìsàn Jẹjẹrẹ in the Past
The Yoruba approach to treating this serious ailment involved several combined practices:
• Application of bark decoctions to strengthen the body’s inner system.
• Strict dietary restrictions — avoidance of certain heavy or oily foods.
• Inclusion of spiritual practices like prayer, chanting, and offerings to restore balance.
• Regular supervision by healers, who adjusted remedies as the patient responded.
• Use of plants, leaves, and roots believed to purify the blood and fight internal heat. Examples of leaf and herbs that our forefathers have used to treat kidney disease include:
1) Ewe Akintola
2) Ewe Apá
3) Eepo Igi Ajeobale
4) Ewe Ehin Olobe
5) Egbo Igi Iyeye
6) Ewe Laali
7) Ewe Ina
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GET A-Z YORUBA HERBS PDF #3KThe Healing Process in Traditional Practice
Traditional Yoruba healers followed a careful process when treating cancer-like conditions:
• Gathering herbs at sacred or spiritually significant times to maximize potency.
• Purity of source — only clean, natural plants from trusted areas were chosen.
• Preparation by boiling, pounding, or powdering specific barks, roots, or leaves.
• Chants and prayers were spoken to align the remedy with the patient’s spirit.
• Close observation of the patient’s progress and adjustment of remedies as needed.
Differences Between Yoruba and Modern Cancer Treatment
Yoruba and modern medical approaches differ significantly in focus and practice:
• Focus of healing — Yoruba emphasizes spiritual and physical harmony, modern medicine targets abnormal cell growth.
• Materials used — Yoruba healing depends on natural herbs and rituals, modern medicine uses chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.
• View on recurrence — Yoruba focuses on long-term balance and prevention of triggers, modern treatment emphasizes medical monitoring and repeated therapy.
• Cultural value — Yoruba practice ties healing to family, destiny, and spiritual alignment, while modern treatment centers on clinical outcomes.
Safety First: Important Contraindications and Considerations
• Pregnancy and Lactation —
Some herbs may be unsafe for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Underlying Conditions —
Patients with weak liver, kidney, or heart must exercise caution.
• Source Quality —
Herbs must never come from polluted or chemically treated areas.
Needed Materials (Leaves, Roots, Bark, etc.)
The medicinal approach for this requires careful selection of natural materials traditionally known to our elders. These are combined to ensure potency.
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Application Process
The strength of Yoruba medicine depends on how materials are handled. Proper pounding, boiling, or steeping — done in the right way and at the right time — ensures the remedy remains potent. Click Unlock Secret below
Uses
The prepared remedy must be applied in the correct manner — whether for drinking, steaming, bathing, or chest rubbing — and taken in the right dosage for it to remain effective.
1) Some leaf required special utterances/chants before they can be effective. Where applicable, this will be stated in the PDF
2) The methods of getting the needed items like leaf, bark, roots by yourself is covered in the PDF
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