Retired nurse hopes herbs will save lives Thapelo Ngwepe
Comments Bra Strike Morudu is planting more lengana to help the local residents curb Covid-19. Photo by Thapelo Ngwepe.
WHILE the debate about Covid-19 vaccines rages on, a retired nurse has decided to plant artemisia, known as lengana or umhlonyane.
Strike Morudu (51) from Mmotong wa Perekisi outside Seshego in Limpopo believes the herb will help stem the spread of coronavirus. This medical herb has been used as a traditional cure for flu-related illnesses for many years and its demand has skyrocketed.
“It has not been scientifically proven that it can safeguard people, but we grew up using this herb to cure colds, fever, coughs and headaches,” said Bra Strike, as he’s affectionately known.