bangalala, noun
- Forms:
- Also ibangalala, uBangalala, and with initial capital.
- Origin:
- IsiZuluShow more IsiZulu ibangalala, ubangalala, ulubangalala.
An aphrodisiac, usually prepared from the powdered roots of certain species of Rhynchosia, or from a decoction of the roots in milk; the living plant. Also attributive.
- Note:
- A word used in the names of certain patent medicines and herbal remedies.
1959 L. Longmore Dispossessed 45Many stimulants are taken in urban areas to increase sex desires. Among these are Bangalala powder, Spanish Fly, Vuka-vuka ndoda, and Umzalisi, besides other chemical substances obtained from European chemists.
1987 City Press 26 Apr. 6 (advt)Herbs specialist. Problem solver of love, sex, business, have babies, love potions..Ubangalala powders.
An aphrodisiac, usually prepared from the powdered roots of certain species of Rhynchosia, or from a decoction of the roots in milk; the living plant. Also attributive.
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