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Chewing Stick (photo: Njei M.T.)

Chewing Stick (photo: Njei M.T.)

The stem of this plant was split and used as tooth brush/toothpaste in parts of Cameroon. Its use has waned as western influence takes hold and deforestation reduces the availability of the plant.