Once, a virtuosic woman stated, “God has always been kind to me, and because of the abilities bestowed upon me on high, I was able to produce local medication through herbs, handwoven clothing, handcrafted jewellery, and many other pieces that were made by hand, which served as my source of income. Three years have passed since I lost my beloved spouse, and all three of my children have all completed their college degrees and are now happily married. I am no longer able to work on and finish all of the handcrafted items due to my physical deterioration as I become older, but I am still involved in selling local medication, which allows me to make and sustain a living.”

 

 

Sakusangla Longkumtsur

 

 

Featuring Sakusangla Longkumtsur, a 62-year old from Longsa Village. She is a former executive of Aoli Watsü Mungdang and was a member of Longsa Long Culture Club. Saku is a strong, versatile woman who is always willing to lend a hand and share her insights. She is a creative woman whose thoughts are put to use in her original creations. She resides in Mongsenbai Ward, Mokokchung and has been producing Kitsüng Mozü (an herbal medicine to treat common ailments) for the past 15 years.

 

 

Saku claimed that in addition to producing Kitsüng Mozü, she is also engaged in handcrafting and weaving, where she occasionally makes additional income. According to her, people frequently employed homemade local medicine to treat a variety of health issues back then when there wasn’t access to regular medicine like there is today. She continued by saying that local medicine is equally vital, just as we had access to the doctor’s prescribed medications at the pharmacy.

 

 

Kitsüng Mozü

 

 

Saku continues by stating that she either places large orders from or visits Chungliyimti village to buy wholesale, where she purchases the medicinal herbs for Rs 30 per bundle. She also noted that she had a lot of Kitsüng Mozü buyers from whom she had gotten a lot of positive feedback. She added that because it offers prompt relief, people purchase it from her for conditions including diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, high blood pressure, obesity, indigestion, and other health issues.

 

 

When asked about the methods used to make Kitsüng Mozü, she revealed the following: ginseng, basil, ginger, nutgall, lemon, and cinnamon are the first things needed. Without peeling or chopping them, dry all the ingredients (ginseng, basil, ginger, and nutgall) in the sun. All we need for the lemon is dried lemon peel. After they have been completely dried, use a grinder to turn them into powder. In a wide plate, blend all the powder in accordance with the grams. The process is complete once they are packed into 50g packets, which is worth Rs. 100/-.

 

 

 

 

Saku also emphasizes the importance of traditional medical practices in contemporary culture by highlighting their potential to heal and maintain human health without the use of toxic drugs as she draws to an end.

 

 

Mokokchung Times

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