What does Bitter herbs mean?

Traditional medicine (Herbal remedy) For example: "Drink bitter herbs for the sickness (Drink herbal medicine for the illness)"

Where does the slang word Bitter herbs come from?

Bitter herbs is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

Bitter herbs

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bitter herbs definition 1

Traditional medicine (Herbal remedy)

"Drink bitter herbs for the sickness (Drink herbal medicine for the illness)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

KASINARY has 1934 Ghana slang words collected from native speakers.

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