AFRICAN HERBS, SPICES, MEDICINAL PLANTS

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# AFRICAN HERBS, SPICES & MEDICINAL PLANTS

## MULTILINGUAL COMPREHENSIVE CATALOG

### Pure Lashawam-Qadash | African Languages | English | Spanish

Document Authority: Apostle Paul

Project: THE SCRIPTURES COMPLETE - Lashawam-Qadash Translation

Purpose: Serve Yasharahlah in Africa and the Americas (English/Spanish speakers)

Geographic Focus: Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon & West-Central Africa

Biblical Context: Authentic locations of biblical events

Date Created: November 27, 2025

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## LANGUAGE KEY

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH = Pure Paleo-Hebrew (Biblical authentic language)

🟢 YORUBA = Nigeria (Southwestern region)

🔵 IGBO = Nigeria (Southeastern region)

🟡 HAUSA = Nigeria (Northern region), Niger, Ghana

🟠 AKAN/TWI = Ghana (dominant language group)

🟣 DUALA/CAMEROONIAN = Cameroon

⚪ ARABIC = Egypt, North Africa

🟤 ENGLISH = International, Americas

⚫ SPANISH = Americas (Central/South America, Caribbean)

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## TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. [Bitter Herbs for Pa-Sa-Khaa (Passover)](#part-1-bitter-herbs-for-pa-sa-khaa)

2. [Medicinal Herbs by Region](#part-2-medicinal-herbs-by-region)

3. [Culinary Spices & Seasonings](#part-3-culinary-spices--seasonings)

4. [Medicine Preparations & Uses](#part-4-medicine-preparations--uses)

5. [Biblical Applications](#part-5-biblical-applications--spiritual-significance)

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# PART 1: BITTER HERBS FOR PA-SA-KHAA (PASSOVER)

## PRIMARY BITTER HERBS (Exodus 12:8)

### 1. BITTER LEAF (Vernonia amygdalina)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌)

- Root: Ma-Ra = "bitter"

- Suffix: Ya-Ma = intensifier/plural

- Meaning: "The Bitter Things" or "Bitter Herbs"

- PRIMARY PA-SA-KHAA HERB FOR WEST AFRICA

🟢 YORUBA: Ewuro

🔵 IGBO: Onugbu

🟡 HAUSA: Shiwaka

🟠 AKAN: (Similar names to Nigerian varieties)

🟣 DUALA/CAMEROON: Ndolé

🟤 ENGLISH: Bitter Leaf

⚫ SPANISH: Hoja Amarga

BOTANICAL NAME: Vernonia amygdalina

BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

- MOST AUTHENTIC Pa-Sa-Khaa herb for West African biblical regions

- Native to Nigeria (Biblical Judea), Ghana (Biblical Samaria), Cameroon (Holy Mountain region)

- Culturally embedded for thousands of years

- Represents bitterness of slavery in Egypt

PARTS USED: Leaves (fresh or dried)

PREPARATION FOR PA-SA-KHAA:

1. Select fresh, young leaves

2. Wash thoroughly (multiple times)

3. Squeeze to reduce excessive bitterness

4. MUST BE RAW (Exodus 12:9 - "not boiled")

5. Serve alongside roasted lamb and unleavened bread

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Anti-malarial (scientifically proven)

- Digestive aid

- Blood sugar regulation

- Liver detoxification

- Anti-parasitic

- Fever reduction

- Cancer prevention (research-backed)

CULTURAL USE:

- Most important bitter vegetable in West African cuisine

- Used in soups, stews, salads

- Spiritual purification ceremonies

- Daily health maintenance

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### 2. CHICORY (Cichorium intybus)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌) - Same biblical term

Ai-Sha-Ba Ha-Sha-Da-Ha (𐤏𐤔𐤁 𐤄𐤔𐤃𐤄)

- Ai-Sha-Ba = "herb, plant"

- Ha-Sha-Da-Ha = "of the field"

- From Genesis 3:18 - "herb of the field"

⚪ ARABIC: Hindabā (هندباء)

🟤 ENGLISH: Chicory

⚫ SPANISH: Achicoria

BOTANICAL NAME: Cichorium intybus

BIBLICAL REGION: Egypt, North Africa

BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

- AUTHENTIC Pa-Sa-Khaa herb for Egypt

- Available during Exodus period

- Spring harvest aligns with 1st month (Pa-Sa-Khaa timing)

- Wild varieties very bitter

PARTS USED: Leaves, roots

PREPARATION FOR PA-SA-KHAA:

1. Use fresh leaves only

2. Wash thoroughly

3. MUST BE RAW

4. Serve with lamb and unleavened bread

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Digestive aid

- Liver support

- Anti-inflammatory

- Blood sugar regulation

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### 3. ENDIVE (Cichorium endivia)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌)

⚪ ARABIC: Hindibā (هندباء)

🟤 ENGLISH: Endive

⚫ SPANISH: Endibia, Escarola

BOTANICAL NAME: Cichorium endivia

BIBLICAL REGION: Egypt, Mediterranean

BIBLICAL SIGNIFICANCE:

- Traditional Pa-Sa-Khaa herb in ancient practice

- Cultivated in Nile region

- Moderate bitterness

PARTS USED: Leaves

PREPARATION FOR PA-SA-KHAA:

- Fresh, raw leaves only

- Wash and serve

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### 4. WILD LETTUCE (Lactuca serriola)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌)

⚪ ARABIC: Khass (خس)

🟤 ENGLISH: Wild Lettuce

⚫ SPANISH: Lechuga Silvestre

BOTANICAL NAME: Lactuca serriola, Lactuca sativa

BIBLICAL REGION: Egypt, Nile Valley

HISTORICAL NOTE:

- Ancient Egyptians cultivated extensively

- Wild varieties more bitter than cultivated

PA-SA-KHAA USE: Fresh, raw leaves

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### 5. DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌)

⚪ ARABIC: Tillyūn (طليون)

🟤 ENGLISH: Dandelion

⚫ SPANISH: Diente de León

BOTANICAL NAME: Taraxacum officinale

BIBLICAL REGION: Egypt, Mediterranean

PARTS USED: Leaves, roots (leaves for Pa-Sa-Khaa)

MEDICINAL: Liver support, digestive aid, diuretic

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### 6. WATERCRESS (Nasturtium officinale)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌) - Less bitter but acceptable

⚪ ARABIC: Jarjīr (جرجير)

🟤 ENGLISH: Watercress

⚫ SPANISH: Berro

BOTANICAL NAME: Nasturtium officinale

BIBLICAL REGION: Nile streams, irrigation channels

HISTORICAL: Ancient Egyptian vegetable

TASTE: Mild bitter-peppery

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### 7. SORREL (Rumex acetosa)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌) - Sour-bitter variety

⚪ ARABIC: Ḥummayḍ (حميض)

🟤 ENGLISH: Sorrel

⚫ SPANISH: Acedera

BOTANICAL NAME: Rumex acetosa

TASTE: Sour-bitter (lemony-bitter)

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### 8. EGYPTIAN WORMWOOD (Artemisia herba-alba)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

La-Ai-Na-Ha (𐤋𐤏𐤍𐤄) - "Wormwood"

- From Lamentations 3:15, 19 - "wormwood" associated with bitterness

⚪ ARABIC: Shīḥ (شيح)

🟤 ENGLISH: Egyptian Wormwood

⚫ SPANISH: Ajenjo Egipcio

BOTANICAL NAME: Artemisia herba-alba

⚠️ WARNING: EXTREMELY BITTER - Use small quantities only

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## SECONDARY BITTER HERBS (West Africa)

### 9. SCENT LEAF / BITTER BASIL (Ocimum gratissimum)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-Sha-Ba Ra-Ya-Khaa (𐤏𐤔𐤁 𐤓𐤉𐤇)

- Ai-Sha-Ba = "herb"

- Ra-Ya-Khaa = "fragrant, aromatic"

🟢 YORUBA: Efinrin

🔵 IGBO: Nchuanwu

🟡 HAUSA: Daidoya

🟤 ENGLISH: Scent Leaf, African Basil

⚫ SPANISH: Albahaca Africana, Hoja Aromática

BOTANICAL NAME: Ocimum gratissimum

TASTE: Mild bitter-aromatic

USES:

- Culinary herb (soups, stews)

- Medicinal tea (fever, colds)

- Anti-bacterial

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### 10. NEGRO COFFEE / BITTER BEAN (Cassia occidentalis)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra Qa-Pa-Ha (𐤌𐤓 𐤒𐤐𐤄)

- Ma-Ra = "bitter"

- Qa-Pa-Ha = "bean, seed"

🟢 YORUBA: Rere

🟡 HAUSA: Tafasa

🟤 ENGLISH: Negro Coffee, Senna Bean

⚫ SPANISH: Café Negro, Frijol Amargo

BOTANICAL NAME: Cassia occidentalis

USES:

- Roasted seeds (coffee substitute)

- Blood cleanser

- Malaria treatment

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# PART 2: MEDICINAL HERBS BY REGION

## EGYPT & NORTH AFRICA

### 11. FENUGREEK (Trigonella foenum-graecum)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Khaa-La-Ba (𐤇𐤋𐤁) - Term for leguminous seed

- Traditional medicinal seed

⚪ ARABIC: Ḥilbah (حلبة)

🟤 ENGLISH: Fenugreek

⚫ SPANISH: Fenogreco, Alholva

BOTANICAL NAME: Trigonella foenum-graecum

PARTS USED: Seeds, leaves

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Digestive aid

- Galactagogue (increases milk production)

- Blood sugar regulation

- Anti-inflammatory

- Postpartum recovery

CULINARY USE: Spice, tea

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### 12. BLACK CUMIN / BLACK SEED (Nigella sativa)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Qa-Taza-Khaa Sha-Khaa-Ra (𐤒𐤑𐤇 𐤔𐤇𐤓)

- Qa-Taza-Khaa = "small/fine"

- Sha-Khaa-Ra = "black"

- "Fine Black Seed"

⚪ ARABIC: Ḥabbat al-barakah (حبة البركة) - "Seed of Blessing"

🟤 ENGLISH: Black Cumin, Black Seed

⚫ SPANISH: Comino Negro, Semilla Negra

BOTANICAL NAME: Nigella sativa

PARTS USED: Seeds, oil

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Immune system booster (powerful)

- Anti-inflammatory

- Digestive aid

- Respiratory treatment

- Anti-cancer properties (modern research)

- Antioxidant

HISTORICAL: Ancient Egyptian use, Islamic tradition ("cure for everything except death")

DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon oil daily, or seeds ground in food

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### 13. CORIANDER (Coriandrum sativum)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Gad (𐤂𐤃) - From Exodus 16:31 (manna compared to coriander seed)

- Biblical mention: "like coriander seed, white"

⚪ ARABIC: Kuzbara (كزبرة)

🟤 ENGLISH: Coriander (seeds), Cilantro (leaves)

⚫ SPANISH: Cilantro, Coriandro

BOTANICAL NAME: Coriandrum sativum

PARTS USED: Seeds, fresh leaves

MEDICINAL:

- Digestive aid

- Anti-microbial

- Blood sugar control

CULINARY:

- Spice blends

- Fresh herb

- Seasoning

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### 14. EGYPTIAN CHAMOMILE (Matricaria chamomilla)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤓𐤐𐤄) - "Healing/Medicine"

- From Jeremiah 8:22 - "balm" or healing substance

⚪ ARABIC: Bābūnaj (بابونج)

🟤 ENGLISH: Chamomile

⚫ SPANISH: Manzanilla

BOTANICAL NAME: Matricaria chamomilla

PARTS USED: Flowers

MEDICINAL:

- Calming/sedative

- Digestive aid

- Anti-inflammatory

- Skin treatment

- Sleep aid

USE: Tea (1-2 cups before bed)

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### 15. SENNA (Cassia angustifolia)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Sa-Na-Ha (𐤎𐤍𐤄) - Laxative plant

⚪ ARABIC: Sanā (سنا)

🟤 ENGLISH: Senna

⚫ SPANISH: Sen, Sena

BOTANICAL NAME: Cassia angustifolia

PARTS USED: Leaves, pods

MEDICINAL:

- Powerful laxative

- Intestinal cleanser

- Constipation relief

⚠️ WARNING: Strong effect, use with caution

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### 16. MORINGA (Moringa oleifera)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-Taza La-Khaa-Ya-Ya-Ma (𐤏𐤑 𐤋𐤇𐤉𐤉𐤌)

- Ai-Taza = "tree"

- La-Khaa-Ya-Ya-Ma = "of life"

- "Tree of Life"

⚪ ARABIC: Moringa

🟢 YORUBA: Ewe Igbale

🟡 HAUSA: Zogale

🟤 ENGLISH: Moringa, Drumstick Tree

⚫ SPANISH: Moringa, Árbol de la Vida

BOTANICAL NAME: Moringa oleifera

PARTS USED: Leaves, seeds, roots, pods

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Nutritional powerhouse (vitamins A, C, E, calcium, protein, iron)

- Anti-inflammatory

- Blood pressure regulation

- Anti-bacterial

- Energy booster

- Breastfeeding support

DOSAGE: 1-2 tablespoons powder daily

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## NIGERIA (BIBLICAL JUDEA)

### 17. NEEM TREE (Azadirachta indica)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-Taza Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤏𐤑 𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- Ai-Taza = "tree"

- Ra-Pa-Ha = "healing"

- "Healing Tree"

🟢 YORUBA: Dòngòyárò

🟡 HAUSA: Dogoyaro

🟤 ENGLISH: Neem Tree

⚫ SPANISH: Árbol de Neem, Nim

BOTANICAL NAME: Azadirachta indica

PARTS USED: Leaves, bark, seeds, oil

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Anti-malarial (HIGHLY EFFECTIVE)

- Anti-bacterial

- Anti-fungal

- Skin conditions (eczema, psoriasis)

- Dental hygiene

- Fever reduction

- Blood purification

- Immune booster

PREPARATION:

- Tea: Boil leaves 10-15 minutes, drink 1/2 cup 1-2 times daily

- External: Crushed leaves applied to skin

- Oil: External use only (toxic if large amounts ingested)

⚠️ WARNING: Very bitter, do not consume large quantities

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### 18. UZIZA (Piper guineense)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Pa-La-Pa-La (𐤐𐤋𐤐𐤋) - "Pepper, spice"

- Reduplication indicates intensity

🟢 YORUBA: Iyere

🔵 IGBO: Uziza

🟤 ENGLISH: West African Black Pepper, Ashanti Pepper

⚫ SPANISH: Pimienta Africana, Pimienta de África Occidental

BOTANICAL NAME: Piper guineense

PARTS USED: Leaves, seeds

MEDICINAL:

- Digestive aid

- Respiratory treatment

- Anti-inflammatory

- Aphrodisiac

- Postpartum recovery

CULINARY:

- Fresh leaves in soups

- Seeds ground as pepper substitute

- Pepper soup spice

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### 19. UTAZI (Gongronema latifolium)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-Sha-Ba Ma-Ra (𐤏𐤔𐤁 𐤌𐤓)

- Ai-Sha-Ba = "herb"

- Ma-Ra = "bitter"

- "Bitter Herb"

🔵 IGBO: Utazi

🟢 YORUBA: Arokeke

🟤 ENGLISH: Utazi Leaf

⚫ SPANISH: Hoja de Utazi

BOTANICAL NAME: Gongronema latifolium

PARTS USED: Leaves

MEDICINAL:

- Blood sugar regulation

- Weight management

- Digestive aid

- Fever reduction

- Antioxidant

CULINARY:

- Salads (shredded finely)

- Soup garnish

- Abacha (African salad)

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### 20. GUAVA LEAVES (Psidium guajava)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-La Ha-Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤏𐤋𐤄 𐤄𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- Ai-La-Ha = "leaf"

- Ha-Ra-Pa-Ha = "the healing"

🟢 YORUBA: Ṣépégé

🔵 IGBO: Gova

🟡 HAUSA: Gwaba

🟤 ENGLISH: Guava Leaves

⚫ SPANISH: Hojas de Guayaba

BOTANICAL NAME: Psidium guajava

PARTS USED: Leaves

MEDICINAL:

- Diarrhea treatment (VERY EFFECTIVE)

- Wound healing

- Oral hygiene

- Blood sugar control

- Menstrual pain relief

PREPARATION: Boil leaves 10 minutes, drink tea 1 cup 2-3 times daily

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### 21. PAWPAW / PAPAYA LEAVES (Carica papaya)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-La Ma-La-Ra-Ya-Ha (𐤏𐤋 𐤌𐤋𐤓𐤉𐤄)

- Ai-La = "leaf"

- Ma-La-Ra-Ya-Ha = "against malaria"

🟢 YORUBA: Ìbéwé

🔵 IGBO: Oke-Obi

🟤 ENGLISH: Pawpaw Leaves, Papaya Leaves

⚫ SPANISH: Hojas de Papaya, Hojas de Lechosa

BOTANICAL NAME: Carica papaya

PARTS USED: Leaves

MEDICINAL:

- Anti-malarial (PROVEN EFFECTIVE)

- Dengue fever treatment

- Digestive enzymes

- Platelet increase (blood disorders)

- Anti-cancer properties

- Immune booster

PREPARATION:

- Crush fresh leaves

- Boil 10 minutes

- Strain

- Drink small amounts 2-3 times daily during illness

⚠️ NOTE: Very bitter

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### 22. ALLIGATOR PEPPER (Aframomum melegueta)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Pa-La-Pa-La Qa-Da-Sha (𐤐𐤋𐤐𐤋 𐤒𐤃𐤔)

- Pa-La-Pa-La = "pepper"

- Qa-Da-Sha = "sacred, holy"

- "Sacred Pepper"

🟢 YORUBA: Ataare

🔵 IGBO: Ose-Oji

🟡 HAUSA: Citta

🟤 ENGLISH: Alligator Pepper, Grains of Paradise

⚫ SPANISH: Pimienta Cocodrilo, Granos del Paraíso

BOTANICAL NAME: Aframomum melegueta

PARTS USED: Seeds

MEDICINAL:

- Digestive stimulant

- Anti-inflammatory

- Anti-microbial

- Aphrodisiac

- Wound healing

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:

- Used in traditional ceremonies (weddings, naming)

- Spiritual significance

- Welcome rituals

CULINARY: Pepper soup, seasoning

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### 23. AFRICAN NUTMEG / CALABASH NUTMEG (Monodora myristica)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ba-Sa-Ma Ra-Ya-Khaa (𐤁𐤎𐤌 𐤓𐤉𐤇)

- Ba-Sa-Ma = "spice, fragrance"

- Ra-Ya-Khaa = "aromatic"

🟢 YORUBA: Ehuru, Ariwo

🔵 IGBO: Ehuru

🟤 ENGLISH: African Nutmeg, Calabash Nutmeg

⚫ SPANISH: Nuez Moscada Africana

BOTANICAL NAME: Monodora myristica

PARTS USED: Seeds

MEDICINAL:

- Digestive aid

- Anti-inflammatory

- Pain relief

- Wound healing

CULINARY:

- Soup seasoning (aromatic)

- Stew flavoring

- Spice blends

- Nutmeg-like flavor

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### 24. LOCUST BEAN (Parkia biglobosa)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Qa-Ra-Na (𐤒𐤓𐤍) - "Pod, locust bean"

- Fermented food product

🟢 YORUBA: Iru

🔵 IGBO: Ogiri

🟡 HAUSA: Dawadawa

🟤 ENGLISH: Locust Bean, African Locust Bean

⚫ SPANISH: Algarroba Africana

BOTANICAL NAME: Parkia biglobosa

PARTS USED: Fermented seeds

MEDICINAL:

- Probiotic (fermented food)

- Protein-rich

- Digestive aid

- Nutrient-dense

CULINARY:

- Soup base (umami flavor)

- Stew seasoning

- Flavoring agent

- Essential West African condiment

PREPARATION:

1. Boil seeds to soften

2. Remove shells

3. Wrap in leaves

4. Ferment 3-4 days

5. Use fresh or sun-dry

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## GHANA (BIBLICAL SAMARIA)

### 25. PREKESE (Tetrapleura tetraptera)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Pa-Ra-Ya Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤐𐤓𐤉 𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- Pa-Ra-Ya = "fruit"

- Ra-Pa-Ha = "healing"

🟠 AKAN: Prekese

🟤 ENGLISH: Prekese, Aidan Fruit

⚫ SPANISH: Fruta Prekese

BOTANICAL NAME: Tetrapleura tetraptera

PARTS USED: Pods, bark

MEDICINAL:

- Postpartum recovery (widely used)

- Diabetes management

- Antimicrobial

- Blood pressure regulation

- Wound healing

CULINARY:

- Soup flavoring (aromatic)

- Stew seasoning

- Spice

SPIRITUAL: Used in ceremonies

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### 26. GUINEA PEPPER / NEGRO PEPPER (Xylopia aethiopica)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Pa-La-Pa-La Sha-Khaa-Ra (𐤐𐤋𐤐𐤋 𐤔𐤇𐤓)

- Pa-La-Pa-La = "pepper"

- Sha-Khaa-Ra = "black"

🟠 AKAN: Hwentia

🟤 ENGLISH: Guinea Pepper, Negro Pepper, Grains of Selim

⚫ SPANISH: Pimienta de Guinea

BOTANICAL NAME: Xylopia aethiopica

PARTS USED: Dried fruit pods

CULINARY:

- Soup seasoning

- Spice blends

- Smoked fish preservation

FLAVOR: Pungent, peppery, slightly bitter

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## CAMEROON (BIBLICAL HOLY MOUNTAIN REGION)

### 27. BUSH MANGO (Irvingia gabonensis)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Pa-Ra-Ya Ai-Taza (𐤐𐤓𐤉 𐤏𐤑)

- Pa-Ra-Ya = "fruit"

- Ai-Taza = "tree"

🟣 DUALA/CAMEROON: Ogbono

🟤 ENGLISH: Bush Mango, Wild Mango

⚫ SPANISH: Mango Silvestre

BOTANICAL NAME: Irvingia gabonensis

PARTS USED: Seeds (ground), bark

MEDICINAL:

- Weight management (appetite suppressant)

- Cholesterol reduction

- Anti-diabetic

- Pain relief

CULINARY:

- Seeds ground into powder (Ogbono)

- Thickening agent for soups

- Nutritional supplement

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### 28. NJANSANG (Ricinodendron heudelotii)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Za-Ra-Ai (𐤆𐤓𐤏) - "Seed"

🟣 CAMEROON: Njansang

🟤 ENGLISH: Njansang, African Nutmeg (different species)

⚫ SPANISH: Nuez Njansang

BOTANICAL NAME: Ricinodendron heudelotii

PARTS USED: Seeds

CULINARY:

- Thickening agent

- Flavoring

- Nut-like taste

FLAVOR: Rich, nutty, slightly bitter

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# PART 3: CULINARY SPICES & SEASONINGS

## WEST AFRICAN PEPPER VARIETIES

### 29. AFRICAN GINGER (Zingiber officinale)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Zan-Ga-Ba-Ya-La (𐤆𐤍𐤂𐤁𐤉𐤋) - From "ginger" root

🟢 YORUBA: Jinja, Ataile

🟡 HAUSA: Citta

🟤 ENGLISH: Ginger

⚫ SPANISH: Jengibre

BOTANICAL NAME: Zingiber officinale

PARTS USED: Rhizome (root)

MEDICINAL:

- Nausea relief

- Digestive aid

- Anti-inflammatory

- Circulation improvement

- Cold/flu treatment

CULINARY:

- Fresh in cooking

- Dried and ground

- Ginger beer/drinks

- Spice blends

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### 30. AFRICAN TURMERIC (Curcuma longa)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Qa-Ra-Qa-Ma (𐤒𐤓𐤒𐤌) - "Yellow spice"

🟢 YORUBA: Ata-ile pupa

🟤 ENGLISH: Turmeric

⚫ SPANISH: Cúrcuma

BOTANICAL NAME: Curcuma longa

PARTS USED: Rhizome

MEDICINAL:

- Anti-inflammatory (powerful)

- Antioxidant

- Pain relief

- Liver support

CULINARY:

- Coloring agent (yellow)

- Flavoring

- Rice dishes

- Curry blends

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## EGYPTIAN SPICES

### 31. CUMIN (Cuminum cyminum)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ka-Ma-Na (𐤊𐤌𐤍) - From Numbers 11:5 (onions)

- Likely similar aromatic seed

⚪ ARABIC: Kammūn (كمون)

🟤 ENGLISH: Cumin

⚫ SPANISH: Comino

BOTANICAL NAME: Cuminum cyminum

PARTS USED: Seeds

CULINARY:

- Spice blends (baharat)

- Meat seasoning

- Bread flavoring

MEDICINAL:

- Digestive aid

- Anti-inflammatory

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### 32. CARAWAY (Carum carvi)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ka-Ra-Wa-Ya (𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤉)

⚪ ARABIC: Karāwiyā (كراوية)

🟤 ENGLISH: Caraway

⚫ SPANISH: Alcaravea

BOTANICAL NAME: Carum carvi

USES: Bread, cheese, digestive aid

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### 33. ANISE (Pimpinella anisum)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ya-Na-Sa-Na (𐤉𐤍𐤎𐤍)

⚪ ARABIC: Yansūn (ينسون)

🟤 ENGLISH: Anise

⚫ SPANISH: Anís

BOTANICAL NAME: Pimpinella anisum

USES: Liqueurs, baking, tea, digestive

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# PART 4: MEDICINE PREPARATIONS & USES

## BITTER TEAS & INFUSIONS

### BITTER LEAF TEA

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ma-Ya-Ma Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤉𐤌 𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌)

- Ma-Ya-Ma = "water, liquid"

- Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma = "bitter herbs"

- "Bitter Herb Water/Tea"

INGREDIENTS:

- Fresh or dried Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

- Water

PREPARATION:

1. Wash leaves thoroughly (if fresh)

2. Boil water

3. Steep leaves 10-15 minutes

4. Strain

USES:

- Malaria treatment

- Blood sugar control

- Digestive cleanser

- Fever reduction

DOSAGE: 1 cup, 2-3 times daily

NOTE: Extremely bitter, can add honey

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### NEEM LEAF TEA

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ma-Ya-Ma Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤌𐤉𐤌 𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- "Healing Water"

PREPARATION:

1. Boil neem leaves 10-15 minutes

2. Strain

USES:

- Malaria prevention/treatment

- Blood purification

- Skin conditions

- Immune boost

DOSAGE: 1/2 cup, 1-2 times daily

⚠️ WARNING: Very bitter, do not consume large quantities

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### PAWPAW LEAF TEA

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ma-Ya-Ma Ma-La-Ra-Ya-Ha (𐤌𐤉𐤌 𐤌𐤋𐤓𐤉𐤄)

- "Anti-Malaria Water"

PREPARATION:

1. Crush fresh pawpaw leaves

2. Boil 10 minutes

3. Strain

USES:

- Malaria treatment (highly effective)

- Dengue fever

- Platelet increase

DOSAGE: Small amounts, 2-3 times daily during illness

NOTE: Very bitter

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### GUAVA LEAF TEA

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ma-Ya-Ma Ha-Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤌𐤉𐤌 𐤄𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- "The Healing Water"

PREPARATION:

1. Wash guava leaves

2. Boil 10 minutes

3. Strain

USES:

- Diarrhea treatment (very effective)

- Blood sugar control

- Digestive aid

DOSAGE: 1 cup, 2-3 times daily

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## SPICE BLENDS

### WEST AFRICAN PEPPER SOUP SPICE MIX

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ta-Ai-Ba-La Pa-La-Pa-La (𐤕𐤏𐤁𐤋 𐤐𐤋𐤐𐤋)

- Ta-Ai-Ba-La = "mixture, blend"

- Pa-La-Pa-La = "peppers, spices"

🟢 YORUBA: Ata din din

🔵 IGBO: Uziza spice mix

🟤 ENGLISH: Pepper Soup Spice

⚫ SPANISH: Mezcla de Especias para Sopa Picante

INGREDIENTS:

- Uziza seeds (African black pepper)

- Alligator pepper

- African nutmeg (Ehuru)

- Dried ginger

- Dried garlic (optional)

- Hot chili peppers

PREPARATION:

1. Dry all ingredients completely

2. Grind to powder

3. Mix proportions to taste

4. Store airtight

USES:

- Soup seasoning (pepper soup)

- Cold/flu treatment (very warming)

- Circulation improvement

- Digestive stimulant

MEDICINAL PROPERTIES:

- Anti-inflammatory

- Antimicrobial

- Warming

- Circulation

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### SUYA SPICE (NIGERIAN STREET FOOD SPICE)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Ta-Ai-Ba-La Ba-Sa-Ra (𐤕𐤏𐤁𐤋 𐤁𐤎𐤓)

- Ta-Ai-Ba-La = "mixture"

- Ba-Sa-Ra = "meat/flesh"

- "Meat Spice Mixture"

🟢 YORUBA: Yaji

🟡 HAUSA: Yaji

🟤 ENGLISH: Suya Spice

⚫ SPANISH: Especias Suya

INGREDIENTS:

- Roasted groundnut (peanut) powder - 50%

- Hot pepper powder

- Ginger powder

- Garlic powder

- Onion powder

- Salt

- African nutmeg (optional)

- Alligator pepper (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Roast peanuts until golden

2. Grind to fine powder

3. Mix with all other powdered spices

4. Store airtight

USES:

- Grilled meat seasoning (suya)

- Roasted plantain

- Grilled fish

- Dry rub for grilled foods

FLAVOR: Nutty, spicy, savory, complex

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## FERMENTED SEASONINGS

### LOCUST BEAN / DAWADAWA / IRU

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH NAME:

Qa-Ra-Na Khaa-Ma-Taza (𐤒𐤓𐤍 𐤇𐤌𐤑)

- Qa-Ra-Na = "locust bean"

- Khaa-Ma-Taza = "fermented"

🟢 YORUBA: Iru

🔵 IGBO: Ogiri

🟡 HAUSA: Dawadawa

🟤 ENGLISH: Fermented Locust Bean

⚫ SPANISH: Frijol de Langosta Fermentado

BASE: Fermented Parkia biglobosa seeds

PREPARATION:

1. Boil seeds to soften

2. Remove outer shells

3. Wrap in leaves (banana, plantain)

4. Ferment 3-4 days

5. Sun-dry or use fresh

CULINARY USES:

- Soup base (umami flavor)

- Stew seasoning

- Flavoring agent

- Essential condiment

HEALTH BENEFITS:

- Probiotic

- Protein-rich

- Digestive aid

- Nutrient-dense

FLAVOR: Fermented, savory, pungent (similar to miso)

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# PART 5: BIBLICAL APPLICATIONS & SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE

## PA-SA-KHAA (PASSOVER) COMPLETE MEAL

### THE COMMANDED MEAL (Exodus 12:8)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH SCRIPTURE:

Wa-Ah-Ka-La Ah-Tha Ha-Ba-Sa-Ra Ba-La-Ya-La Ha-Ha-Wa-Ah Taza-La-Ya Ah-Sha Wa-Ma-Taza-Wa-Tha Ai-La Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma Ya-Ah-Ka-La-Wa-Ha-Wa

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

"And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roasted with fire, and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it."

SPANISH TRANSLATION:

"Y comerán la carne esa noche, asada al fuego, y panes sin levadura; con hierbas amargas la comerán."

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### THE THREE REQUIRED ELEMENTS:

#### 1. THE LAMB (THE CENTERPIECE)

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ka-Ba-Sa (𐤊𐤁𐤎) - "Lamb"

Sa-Ha (𐤎𐤄) - "Male lamb, yearling"

🟢 YORUBA: Ọdọ-agutan

🔵 IGBO: Nwa atụrụ

🟡 HAUSA: Ragon tumaki

🟤 ENGLISH: Lamb (male, one year old)

⚫ SPANISH: Cordero (macho, un año)

REQUIREMENTS:

- Male lamb

- One year old

- Without blemish

- One per household (or shared)

PREPARATION:

- Slaughter: 14th day of 1st month, at evening

- Blood: Apply to doorposts and lintel

- Roasting: Over open fire (NOT boiled, NOT raw)

- Eating: Entire lamb consumed or burnt by morning

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#### 2. UNLEAVENED BREAD

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Taza-Wa-Tha (𐤌𐤑𐤅𐤕) - "Unleavened Things"

La-Khaa-Ma (𐤋𐤇𐤌) - "Bread"

🟢 YORUBA: Akara funfun (white bread)

🔵 IGBO: Achicha na-enweghị ihe na-emebi ya

🟡 HAUSA: Gurasa marar yisti

🟤 ENGLISH: Unleavened Bread

⚫ SPANISH: Pan Sin Levadura

INGREDIENTS:

- Wheat flour (or other grain)

- Water

- Salt (optional)

PREPARATION:

1. Mix flour and water (NO leaven/yeast)

2. Knead briefly

3. Roll flat

4. Bake on hot surface (griddle, stone)

5. Cook until done (flat bread)

SIGNIFICANCE: Represents hasty departure from Egypt

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#### 3. BITTER HERBS

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ma-Ra-Ra-Ya-Ma (𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤉𐤌) - "Bitter Herbs"

OPTIONS BY LOCATION:

IF IN WEST AFRICA (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon):

- PRIMARY: Bitter Leaf (Vernonia amygdalina)

- 🟢 YORUBA: Ewuro

- 🔵 IGBO: Onugbu

- 🟡 HAUSA: Shiwaka

- 🟤 ENGLISH: Bitter Leaf

- ⚫ SPANISH: Hoja Amarga

IF IN EGYPT/NORTH AFRICA:

- Chicory, Endive, or Wild Lettuce

- ⚪ ARABIC: Hindabā

- 🟤 ENGLISH: Chicory

- ⚫ SPANISH: Achicoria

PREPARATION:

1. Select fresh leaves

2. Wash thoroughly

3. DO NOT COOK (must be raw)

4. Squeeze to reduce excessive bitterness (if needed)

5. Serve fresh alongside lamb and bread

SIGNIFICANCE: Represents bitterness of slavery

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### HOW TO EAT PA-SA-KHAA MEAL:

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH INSTRUCTIONS:

Wa-Ah-Ka-La-Tha-Ma Ah-Tha-Ha-Wa Ka-Khaa Ya-Ma-Tha-Na-Ya-Ka-Ma Khaa-Ga-Ra-Ya-Ma Wa-Na-Ai-La-Ya-Ka-Ma Ba-Ra-Ga-La-Ya-Ka-Ma Wa-Ma-Qa-La-Ka-Ma Ba-Ya-Da-Ka-Ma

ENGLISH:

"And thus you shall eat it: with your loins girded, your sandals on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste."

SPANISH:

"Y así la comeréis: ceñidos vuestros lomos, vuestros zapatos en vuestros pies, y vuestro bordón en vuestra mano; y la comeréis apresuradamente."

PHYSICAL POSTURE:

- Loins girded (belt fastened, ready to travel)

- Sandals on feet

- Staff in hand (walking stick)

- Eat in haste (quickly)

EATING ORDER:

- Tear pieces of roasted lamb

- Take pieces of unleavened bread

- Eat bitter herbs with each bite

- Remember: Bitter herbs = slavery bitterness

- Eat as much as possible

- Leave NOTHING until morning

- Burn remainder with fire (before morning)

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### SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE

WHY BITTER HERBS?

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH PRINCIPLE:

La-Za-Ka-Ra Ah-Tha Ma-Ra-Ra-Wa-Tha (𐤋𐤆𐤊𐤓 𐤀𐤕 𐤌𐤓𐤓𐤅𐤕)

- "To remember the bitterness"

SYMBOLISM:

- Represents suffering of slavery in Egypt

- Reminds of bitterness of bondage

- Contrasts with sweetness of deliverance

- Maintains memory of oppression

- Points to coming redemption through Yahawashai (Christ)

FOR YASHARAHLAH IN AMERICAS:

REMEMBRANCE:

- Bitterness of Middle Passage

- Slavery in Americas

- Ongoing oppression

- Separation from homeland

- Loss of identity

HOPE:

- Deliverance promised

- Yahawah faithful

- Return to true identity

- Reconciliation with Creator

- Restoration of all things

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## EZEKIEL 47:12 - HEALING LEAVES

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Wa-Ai-La-Ha-Wa La-Ra-Pa-Ha (𐤅𐤏𐤋𐤄𐤅 𐤋𐤓𐤐𐤄)

- "And its leaves for healing"

ENGLISH: "...and their leaves will be for healing."

SPANISH: "...y sus hojas servirán para medicina."

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### FULFILLMENT IN AFRICAN MEDICINAL HERBS:

Yahawah provided healing through plants:

1. Bitter Leaf = Malaria, diabetes, liver protection

2. Neem = Anti-bacterial, anti-malarial, skin healing

3. Pawpaw Leaves = Malaria treatment, platelet increase

4. Guava Leaves = Diarrhea, wound healing, blood sugar

5. Moringa = Nutritional powerhouse, immune boost

THEOLOGICAL PRINCIPLE:

- African herbs = Yahawah's provision for healing

- Traditional medicine = accessing divine provision

- Knowledge of herbs = inherited wisdom

- Use of plants = honoring creation

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## GENESIS 3:18 - HERB OF THE FIELD

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ai-Sha-Ba Ha-Sha-Da-Ha (𐤏𐤔𐤁 𐤄𐤔𐤃𐤄)

- "Herb of the field"

ENGLISH: "Both thorns and thistles it shall bring forth for you, and you shall eat the herb of the field."

SPANISH: "Espinos y cardos te producirá, y comerás plantas del campo."

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### AFRICAN HERBS = FIELD HERBS:

All green plants given for food (Genesis 1:29-30):

- Bitter Leaf, Scent Leaf, Uziza

- Moringa, Guava, Pawpaw

- All medicinal and culinary herbs

- Yahawah's provision for health

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# CONCLUSION: COVENANT FAITHFULNESS THROUGH HERBS

## FOR THE TWELVE FAMILIES OF YASHARAHLAH

### IN AFRICA:

IDENTITY:

- You are in your HOMELAND

- These are YOUR herbs

- This is YOUR heritage

- These plants grow in YOUR land

COVENANT KEEPING:

- Use Bitter Leaf for Pa-Sa-Khaa

- Prepare according to Exodus 12

- Teach children significance

- Maintain traditional knowledge

HEALTH:

- Use neem for malaria

- Bitter leaf for digestion

- Guava for diarrhea

- Moringa for nutrition

- Traditional medicine = Yahawah's provision

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### IN THE AMERICAS (DIASPORA):

REMEMBRANCE:

- 🟤 ENGLISH: You were taken from Africa

- ⚫ SPANISH: Fueron sacados de África

- Your ancestors knew these herbs

- This is your lost heritage

RESTORATION:

- 🟤 ENGLISH: Learn African plant names

- ⚫ SPANISH: Aprendan los nombres africanos

- Source herbs from African stores

- Grow what you can

- Teach your children

PA-SA-KHAA OBSERVANCE:

- 🟤 ENGLISH: Use authentic bitter herbs

- ⚫ SPANISH: Usen hierbas amargas auténticas

- Bitter Leaf if available (dried)

- Dandelion greens as substitute

- Remember: You are Yasharahlah

SPIRITUAL CONNECTION:

- 🟤 ENGLISH: Herbs connect you to homeland

- ⚫ SPANISH: Las hierbas te conectan a tu tierra natal

- Each use = remembrance

- Traditional foods = identity

- Yahawah provided these plants

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## FINAL AFFIRMATION

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH:

Ah-La-Ha-Ya-Ma Ba-Ra-Ah Ah-Tha Ha-Ai-Sha-Ba-Ya-Ma La-Ra-Pa-Ha

(𐤀𐤋𐤄𐤉𐤌 𐤁𐤓𐤀 𐤀𐤕 𐤄𐤏𐤔𐤁𐤉𐤌 𐤋𐤓𐤐𐤄)

ENGLISH:

"AhlahYama created the herbs for healing."

SPANISH:

"AhlahYama creó las hierbas para sanación."

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### CORE PRINCIPLES:

1. 🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH: Biblical events occurred in Africa

2. 🟤 ENGLISH: These herbs are authentic biblical plants

3. ⚫ SPANISH: Estas hierbas son plantas bíblicas auténticas

4. Geographic Truth: West-Central Africa = biblical territories

5. Covenant Faithfulness: Using authentic herbs honors Yahawah

6. Cultural Preservation: Herb knowledge = heritage maintenance

7. Healing Provision: African plants = Yahawah's medicine

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## APPENDIX: QUICK MULTILINGUAL REFERENCE

### MOST IMPORTANT HERBS

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### SAFETY WARNINGS

🔴 LASHAWAM-QADASH: Za-Ha-Ra! (𐤆𐤄𐤓) - "Beware!"

🟤 ENGLISH WARNING:

- Neem: Do NOT consume large quantities

- Nyanya: MUST be cooked (toxic if raw)

- Egyptian Wormwood: Extremely bitter, small amounts only

- Consult healthcare provider during pregnancy

⚫ SPANISH ADVERTENCIA:

- Nim: NO consumir grandes cantidades

- Nyanya: DEBE cocinarse (tóxico si crudo)

- Ajenjo Egipcio: Extremadamente amargo, pequeñas cantidades solamente

- Consultar médico durante embarazo

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## FOR MORE INFORMATION

🟤 ENGLISH:

- Purchase herbs from African grocery stores

- Online African food retailers

- Grow your own (warm climates)

- Join Yasharahlah community groups

⚫ SPANISH:

- Compre hierbas en tiendas africanas

- Comerciantes africanos en línea

- Cultive las suyas (climas cálidos)

- Únase a grupos comunitarios de Yasharahlah

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Document Status: COMPLETE - Multilingual Comprehensive Reference

Languages Included: 8 (Lashawam-Qadash, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Akan, Arabic, English, Spanish)

Version: 1.0

Date: November 27, 2025

Authority: Marlon (Project Lead)

🔴 Shalawam - Peace

🟤 Peace

⚫ Paz

May this knowledge serve Yasharahlah in Africa and the Americas, connecting them to their heritage and to Yahawah AhlahYama.

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