Non-agricultural soil uses by communities in uMgungundlovu District and their safety for use
Inkanyiso
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| Title | Non-agricultural soil uses by communities in uMgungundlovu District and their safety for use | |
| Creator | Zengeni, Rebecca Hlatshwayo, Noxolo | |
| Description | South African communities, especially in rural areas, still use indigenous practices such as applying soil paste as sunscreen, building huts with soil and stones and geophagia among others. This study aimed at identifying non-agricultural uses of soil in uMgungundlovu district of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, while focusing on the three areas Elandskop, KwaNxamalala and Willowfontein. Information was gathered using key informant interviews and household questionnaires. Results showed that the most common soil uses were for cosmetics and as geophagia, followed by construction, with medicinal use being the least common. Cosmetic use involved using soil as sunscreen or skin cleaner. While geophagic soil was mostly consumed for enjoyment, to satisfy cravings and least of all as a nutrient supplement. Medicinal soil was mostly used to treat wounds and skin ailments such as rashes and acne. Users believed that their pre-treatment methods such as boiling, burning or baking before use were effective in reducing microbial loads and other contaminants in the soil. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS Publishing | |
| Date | 2023-12-29 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/ink.v15i1.70 | |
| Source | Inkanyiso; Vol 15, No 1 (2023); 7 pages 2077-8317 2077-2815 | |
| Language | eng | |
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