Английская Википедия:Ayilo

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Ayilo in Ghana

Ayilo, also known as ayilor, hyile,[1] and ferinkasa, is a Ghanaian term for bentonite clay.[2][3] It is a baked solid white clay usually taken by pregnant women.[4][5] They are usually baked into egg-shaped balls.[6] Ewes call it agatawoe/agatawe, Gas called it ayilo, English call it kaolin and the Akans call it shirew/shile.[7][8]

Location

Ayilo is mostly made in Anfoega in the Volta Region of Ghana.[9]

Uses

Ayilo is claimed to manage nausea and to prevent diarrhoea, discomfort, and other pregnancy-related conditions. It is also used as a beauty enhancement.[10]Шаблон:Rs It also used for irritable bowel syndrome[7] and for traditional medicinal purposes.[11]

Effects

When consumed too much by pregnant women might lead to anaemia. Chemical elements such as arsenic, boron, aluminium, and nickel found in Ayilo might harm individuals who consume it.[7] It also causes constipation and addiction.[12][13][14]

Other countries

Ayilo is known as mabele in Democratic Republic of the Congo and in Cameroon as calaba.[15] Nsu in Nigeria

References

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