Sutherlandia
or Cancer bush
alternative medicinal ingredients
Afrika Botanicals is a leading and established brand that supplies Sutherlandia, also known as Cancer bush.
We proudly offer our Sutherlandia to companies and entrepreneurs looking for alternative medicinal ingredients.
About
Sutherlandia
Sutherlandia frutescens is a shrubby legume plant native to southern Africa. It grows naturally in the dry regions of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and parts of Zimbabwe. The plant’s Zulu name, unwele, refers to its widespread use in traditional African medicine. Sutherlandia has showy red-orange flowers that develop into inflated papery seed pods, commonly called “balloon peas.” The leaves and young shoots are the parts most often used medicinally.
Using
Sutherlandia
Using Sutherlandia is a straightforward process. The leafy shoots and stems can be dried and prepared as an herbal tea or tincture. Sutherlandia powder or capsules are also available as nutritional supplements. It’s important to note that, like any other medicinal substance, it may interact with certain medications. Therefore, it’s crucial always to follow the provided dosage instructions. With its rich ethnobotanical significance and promising modern therapeutic potential, this resilient southern African botanical remains highly valued, offering a safe and effective natural remedy when used correctly.
References:
[1] Seier, J. V., Mdhluli, M., Dhansay, M. A., Loza, J., & Lemmens, N. (2002). A toxicity study of consumption of Sutherlandia leaf powder (Sutherlandia frutescens sub-species microphylla). Medical Research Council of South Africa.
[2] Iyamu, I., & Ibrahim, A. (2021). An overview of the medicinal potential of Sutherlandia frutescens. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 10(1), 20-29.
Links:
https://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-sutherlandia.html
https://examine.com/supplements/sutherlandia-frutescens
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/sutherlandia-pdq
https://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail.php?herb_name_id=106