Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:47 pm
by LeJusticier
I remember back home when I was lad one of my relative was in tuberculosis hospital. Visitors were encouraged to bring gifts such as soft drink Vimto to treat anemia...
I think Kambuuli use have to stock bales of vimto in Burco....I remember Advo admitted to have treated anemia with Vimto while suffering severe mosquito bites during his childhood in Kismayo..
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:56 pm
by LobsterUnit
Supermalt ba qac laga siiya bruv if you have anemia.
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 12:58 pm
by Arabman
LeJusticier, I still like and drink Vimto. How much does the 710ml bottle cost in your town?
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 1:02 pm
by LeJusticier
Arabman wrote:LeJusticier, I still like and drink Vimto. How much does the 710ml bottle cost in your town?
Waa less than £3.
BaastoUnit wrote:Supermalt ba qac laga siiya bruv if you have anemia.
Supermalt?? weligay ma maqlin.
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:03 pm
by kambuli
LeJustier,
If you only knew who Kambuli and her family are....
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:34 pm
by LeJusticier
kambuli wrote:LeJustier,
If you only knew who Kambuli and her family are....
I think I know you!! my former neighbours
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:39 pm
by Arabman
kambuli wrote:LeJustier,
If you only knew who Kambuli and her family are....
LeJusticier, taasi waa digniin kama dambays. Soomalidu waxay ku maahmaahdaa: "Nin kuu digay, ku dili."
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:47 pm
by LeJusticier
Arabman wrote:
kambuli wrote:LeJustier,
If you only knew who Kambuli and her family are....
LeJusticier, taasi waa digniin kama dambays. Soomalidu waxay ku maahmaahdaa: "Nin kuu digay, ku dili."
yeah
xitaa I am related to her
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 2:52 pm
by samatar133
The vitamin C in the Vimto enables the body to absorb Iron from the food better, so in a way anaemia da waxbuu ka tarayaa.
Laakiin somalidu wax kasta oo cas waxay u haysataa inuu dhiiga kordhiyo even some them in the m'ii drink animal blood when they feel anaemic
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:04 pm
by LightHeaded
That isn't the only thing. 7up for bad stomach-aches, Vimto for anaemia and Shani for something else. I think Shani was for vitamins or something.
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:22 pm
by zulaika
I like Vimto.. the concentrated one in the tall bottle. add sparkling water lime and ice
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:33 pm
by samatar133
Vimto with lime
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 3:35 pm
by LeJusticier
samatar133 wrote:Vimto with lime
pimms with lime yeah but not with vimto
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 5:24 pm
by kambuli
There is also another myth that baamia/okra is good for the knees...
Re: Some Somalis still treat anemia with soft drink Vimto
Posted: Thu Oct 10, 2013 7:14 pm
by LeJusticier
kambuli wrote:There is also another myth that baamia/okra is good for the knees...
