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By Bulawayo Correspondent
SOME enterprising vendors in Bulawayo are now selling Zumbani plant leaves in the streets and in their cars.
The Zumbani plant, which has a strong balsamic citrus-like scent, is widely believed to treat Covid-19 although no confirmed medical assurance has been issued by government medical experts.
Some Covid-19 patients are said to have been healed after inhaling the plant’s steam with other users claim it possess anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Zumbani is also caffeine-free and contains some amounts of vital minerals such as copper, zinc and iron. It contains flavonoids and phenolic compounds which are water-soluble. These compounds possess antioxidant qualities, which are significantly higher than in rooibos tea.