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Jigsimur Health Drink

Jigsimur is a bitter herbal tonic made from aloe ferox sap. It comes from South Africa.

Updated . Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

Nigerian and Ghanaian pharmacies, Jumia and Jiji carry it. Elsewhere, African grocery stores and marketplace resellers sell imported bottles.

Professional insight

Pharmacists treat this as a traditional herbal product with laxative effects. They check registration and interactions first.

  • Verify the NAFDAC number with NAFDAC directly.
  • Listings show different numbers, a fake bottle warning sign.
  • Aloe ferox sap acts as a laxative.
  • Disease cure claims on listings are unproven.

Check the label

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Jigsimur product facts

Main ingredient
Aloe ferox sap
Grown in South Africa's Western Cape, per sellers.
Bottle size
750 ml
Nigeria status
Traditional African Medicine
A registration, not proof it treats disease.

Safe use

  • Follow the label directions only.
  • Expect loose stools or cramps, per seller warnings.
  • Stop and see a doctor if symptoms are severe.
  • Do not replace prescribed treatment with it.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

Red flags

  • Seller says it has no side effects.
  • Listing promises a cure for a named disease.
  • Bottle lacks a printed batch code or expiry.
  • NAFDAC number differs from other genuine listings.
  • Very cheap bulk lots from unknown resellers.

Common questions

What is Jigsimur made from?
Sellers say it is brewed from aloe ferox sap with added minerals.
Is Jigsimur the same as Cleansimur?
A Nigerian pharmacy says Jigsimur is being renamed Cleansimur there.
Can it replace my medication?
No. Keep taking prescribed medicine and ask your doctor about any herbal product.