| Field notes | Tree. Maasai name: engoisikirianchoi Used together with "entasimi" for cattle to protect against mouth and hoof disease, called "oloirobi". Branches is tied to the post at the cattlegate and connected with "ormesigiyoi" (Rhus natalensis) across the gate, while the cattle is inside. Kept until spoiled by the cattle. Meshuko ole Mapi, oloiboni, mkidong'i-clan, living in Buti close to Makuyuni Used for a small container for "entasimi" made of the plant "ang'asongoiyon" or "osinandey" and worn by women, who have lost children or cows, who have lost calves. Olootasosirwa ole Mako, oloiboni living in Piaya: Not used for "entasimi", Decoction of roots drunk by women, who have had an abortion to clean the womb. Used to "tie" as a protection against foot and mouth disease, called "oloirobi", a branch is tied to the cattle's tail, everybody are able to do it. |
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