Pus
bodyIt identifies the thick, yellowish-white fluid that forms in infected wounds, boils, or sores.
3 translations across African languages✓ Verified
Pre-colonial context
“In traditional healing, the presence of pus in a wound often meant it was time to apply specific medicine/herbs to draw out the infection.”
Translations
Luhya
Amafira
In traditional healing, the presence of obufira in a wound often meant it was time to apply specific amalesi (medicine) or manyasi (herbs) to draw out the infection.
Khayo · KE, Wanga · KE
Luhyapre-colonial
Obufira
In traditional healing, the presence of obufira in a wound often meant it was time to apply specific amalesi (medicine) or manyasi (herbs) to draw out the infection.
Marachi · KE, Marama · KE, Wanga · KE
Swahilipre-colonial
Usaha
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