Olkiloriti - Mimosa nilotica
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Traditional Indigenous Uses :
The Maasai of east Africa use a drug called Olkiloriti which is obtained from the preparation of the root and bark of the Mimosa nilotica tree.
It is used as a narcotic, excitant, stimulant, and to prevent hunger and thirst.
Warriors use Olkiloriti prior to battle in order to enter a state of frenzy, and to prevent fear & fatigue.
In East Africa the bark is used as a stimulant.
The root is also used as an aphrodisiac and to treat impotence.
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Medicinal Usage :
Medicinally, Olkiloriti is used by the Maasai to aid digestion, treat dysentery, tuberculosis and impotence.
Mimosa nilotica is also a source of antioxidants.
Some crude extracts seem to have stronger antioxidant properties than either vitamin C or vitamin E.
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Chemical Profile :
Compounds found in the leaves include N,N-dimethyl-tryptamine, and tetrahydroharmane (Bhakuni et al. 1969).
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