Pili-pili Dawa (Swahili for Hot Stuff)
June 2004. The nurses and counsellors of the Medical Mission Sisters home-based care project in Korogocho slum came up with this recipe for their HIV+ clients.
Read their REPORT
“Medical Mission Sisters of Korogocho slum Interim Report on Great Health Naturally therapy.”
A Great Recipe For Great Health!
Mix together the following ingredients:
| quanty | item | what it does for you | |
| 1 | litre | vinegar (synthetic or apple cider) | balances the acidity of the body |
| 3 | whole | garlics | antibiotic |
| 1 | piece | ginger (tangawezi) | aids digestion, medicinal for lungs and intestines |
| 25 | grams | tumeric powder | aids digestion, purifies the blood |
| 50 | grams | chili powder or 100 g of fresh chillies | increases appetite, aids digestion, raises body temperature, aids in good sleep |
| 100 | grams | molasses (treacle) | high in minerals and vitamins |
| Optionals Add-ins | |||
| 25 | grams | cinnamon | increases appetite, aids digestion, equalises blood pressure |
| 10 | grams | fenugreek | anti-fungal |
| 10 | grams | thyme | anti-biotic, anti-fungal |
Crush the garlic and ginger. Mix all ingredients in a clean large glass jar. Let marinate (brew!) for 10 days or longer. Shake daily.
After 7 days strain through a clean cloth or filter.
Wow! Great stuff, Great Health.
Take 1-2 teaspoons “dose” daily. Sprinkle over food. Or mix into water and drink.
Increases appetite, encourages weight gain, help internal acid-alkaline balance, helps give a better sleep, raises and balances body temperature.