| Sutherlandia frutescens
(Kankerbos, Cancer Bush, African Ginseng, Phetola, Lerumo-Lamadi,
Unwele, Motlepelo, Insiswa)
ADAPTOGEN AND IMMUNE STIMULANT
HISTORY AND TRADITIONAL USE
Sutherlandia frutescens is regarded as one of the most profound
and multi-purpose of the medicinal plants in Southern Africa. It
has enjoyed a long history of use as a safe and efficacious remedy
for diverse health conditions by all cultures in the region. It
has long been used as a supportive treatment in Cancer, hence one
of its common names – Cancer Bush or Kankerbos. In Tswana
it is called Phetola which means “it changes”, indicating
that the plant changes the course of many illnesses towards a favorable
outcome. The North-Sotho name of Lerumo-Lamadi means “the
spear for the blood” indicating Sutherlandia’s function
as a blood purifier.
Sutherlandia powerfully assists the body to mobilise its own resources
to deal with diverse physical and mental stresses, and research
indicates that it functions as an adaptogen, as well as an immune
stimulant (with similar properties and biochemistry to that of the
well known Chinese herb Astragalus membranaceus).
Sutherlandia has traditionally been used for enhancing well-being,
immune support, longevity, stress, depression and anxiety, wasting
from cancer, TB, and AIDS (it functions as an appetite stimulant
in wasted patients, but not in healthy people), influenza, chronic
fatigue syndrome, viral hepatitis, asthma and bronchitis, type 2
diabetes, mild to moderate hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic
ulcer, gastritis, reflux oesophagitis, hot flushes and irritability
in menopause, and herpes. Studies also indicate significant antioxidant
activity.
CONTRAINDICATIONS AND SIDE-EFFECTS
Dosage of anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic medication may need
to be reduced and preliminary studies suggest possible interactions
with anti-retroviral drugs. Sutherlandia should not be taken while
on anti-coagulants such as Heparin and Warfarin, and it is recommended
that the use of the product be stopped two weeks prior to elective
surgery.
Certain plants such as Sutherlandia, Astragalus and Alfalfa contain
the non-protein amino acid L-canavanine (a likely component contributing
to its anti-cancer effects). Those afflicted with Systemic Lupus
Erthematosus should consult their health care professional before
taking plants containing L-canavanine, as reports suggest that significant
ingestion of this amino acid may cause recurrence of this disease
in patients where the disease has become dormant. When used at the
recommended dose there are no documented side-effects. Do not use
during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
FORMS
NAPPI CODES
- Sutherlandia 350mg capsules - 711973-001
- Sutherlandia 300mg tablets - 711972-001
Sutherlandia
350mg Capsules
Our Sutherlandia 60 x 350mg capsules consist of 350mg milled Sutherlandia
frutescens subsp. Microphylla powder in a VEGE-Capsule. They are
suitable for vegans.
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| Serving size |
1 capsules |
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| Servings per container |
60 |
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| Amount per serving |
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% Daily value |
| Sutherlandia frutescens subsp. microphylla |
350mg |
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| * Daily value not established |
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Inactive Ingredients:
Vegetable cellulose capsule
Silicon dioxide
Magnesium Stearate
Free of corn, yeast, wheat, soy, salt, sugar and dairy
products and formulated without preservatives, artificial
colours or flavours. Suitable for vegans.
Suggested Use: 1 capsule twice daily or as directed
by a healthcare practitioner.
Do not use during pregnancy or while breast feeding.
Organically grown without the use of synthetic pesticides,
herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
Pesticide residue free |
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Sutherlandia
Tablets
Our Sutherlandia 60 x 300mg tablets consist of 300mg
milled Sutherlandia frutescens subsp. Microphylla powder
in a tablet. They are suitable for vegans.
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| Serving size |
1 tablet |
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| Servings per container |
60 |
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| Amount per serving |
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% Daily value |
| Sutherlandia frutescens subsp. microphylla |
300mg |
* |
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| * Daily value not established |
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Inactive Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose
Potato starch
Silicone dioxide
Magnesium Stearate
Free of corn, yeast, wheat, soy, salt, sugar and dairy
products and formulated without preservatives, artificial
colours or flavours. Suitable for vegans.
Suggested Use: 1 capsule twice daily or as directed
by a healthcare practitioner.
Do not use during pregnancy or while breast feeding.
Organically grown without the use of synthetic pesticides,
herbicides or chemical fertilizers.
Pesticide residue free |
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