var findit, a, b, d=0; var limit=2; var db=new Array (limit); for (a=0; aSond. "; db[0][2]="COMBRETACEAE"; db[0][3]="/nave: (/nawe:)"; db[0][4]="n\gowa (n\goua)"; db[0][5]="large-fruited bushwillow"; db[0][6]="077.jpg"; db[0][7]="0"; db[0][8]="Foto: Rosina Maseka (left) and M'tango Tjiwoko (right) from Luhebo are busy making baskets from the roots of Combretum zeyheri."; db[0][9]=""; db[0][10]="A wide spread, fairly common shrub, up to 4m tall, which grows on both deep sand and loamy sand. The leaves are relatively large compared to other Combretum species. The flowers appear in greenish yellow axillary spikes mainly during September and are sweetly scented. It seems that they can flower for a long time or for a second time, as flowers were once observed during February and March. The usually 4-winged, light brown fruit is the largest amongst Combretum species in this area and remains on the shrub even after the leaves have fallen down."; db[0][11]=" $\"The$

Use: The shrub has so-called surface roots that are a few mm thick and run horizontally for 3 to 4m, about 20cm below the soil surface. These roots are used by women to make strong and decorative baskets. In former times these baskets have been used as plates, and when treated with a special plant paste they became water proof and were used for carrying water from one place to another. Today they are mainly used for storing purposes or are sold for income generation. Individual designs are achieved by weaving geometrical patterns into the basket and by dying the normally beige roots either dark brown or grey. The dark brown dye is achieved using Pterocarpus angolensis bark and the grey dye using Burkea africana bark. Only a few Vasekele women still know the technique of producing these baskets. In addition, the roots are used for making the initiation necklaces for girls.
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Medical use: The leaves are used to prepare an infusion against coughs. They are cooked in water and drunk three times per day. The roots provide a remedy for stomach pain. About half-a-finger thick up to arm thick roots are dug out and the brown skin of the roots is scraped away. The cleaned roots are then put into a pot with water. The water is only slightly heated by putting the pot next to the fire and a cup of the liquid is drunk three times per day until the patient feels better."; db[0][12]="Giess p.270, v.Koenen p.99, Palgrave p.676, Le Roux p.73."; db[1]=["","","","","","","","1","1","1","1","1","1","1"];