Tumfafiya as we call it, is also named Swallow -wort in English, an invasive and toxic plant, even to other plants. That is why I was amazed to hear the lady tell us (though some of 'our team knew apparently) the flowers were chewed/or put in the mouth, to ward off evil tongue or wizards, and the sap, rubbed on scorpion stings, as long as you don't mention the name of the plant, if you do, it won't work. Remember it is toxic/poisonous. | Rahma Monguno

Black swallow wort (Cynanchum louiseae) is a hassle for a lot of gardeners. But it’s even worse than that in some regions. Do yourself and your neighbors a favor and get rid of it. Not only is it annoying the way it appears everywhere but it outcompetes native and other plants. Worse—it resembles milkweed and monarch butterflies are tricked into laying their eggs on it and it’s toxic to the emerging caterpillars. Note: if you have this in a place you can’t dig it out, I personally would use weed