sutherlandia

sutherlandia frutescens

(subs. microphylla

Sutherlandia


Sutherlandia frutescens

Immunity Sutherlandia Immune System Supplement

Antioxidative Activities of Sutherlandia Frutescens (subs. Microphylla) Extract

Sutherlandia frutescens is regarded as the most profound and multi-purpose of the traditional medicinal plants in Southern Africa.
Because of its efficacy as a safe immune tonic for diverse health conditions, Sutherlandia has enjoyed a long history of use by all cultures in Southern Africa for a long time.

Sutherlandia vigorously assists the body to mobilise its own immunological physiological resources to cope with diverse physical, mental and chemical stressors.

Sutherlandia is described as a "Supernatural Health Tonic" and immune booster and is therefore known as an adaptogenic tonic.

The traditional Tswana name Phetola leans to this: Phetola means “It Changes”, meaning that the plant changes the course of many illness into a more favourable outcome.
The North Sotho name "Lerumo-lamadi" means “The spear for the blood” indicating that Sutherlandia is a powerful blood-purifier or a all-purpose tonic.

The Zulu name "Isizwa" “Means "that which brings light or which dispels darkness” indicating that Sutherlandia can transfor the doom and dark of illness into the light of health.

Indigenous, folk usage of Sutherlandia frutensence include:

  • Enhancing well-being and general feeling of health.
  • Immune system support.
  • Stress, depression and anxiety. (This may be due to the PABA content>
  • Increased life span.
  • Wasting from cancer, TB, and AIDS chronic diseases
  • Quality of life tonic, for cancers, HIV/AIDS and TB
  • Chronic Fatigues Syndrome, ME Syndrome.
  • Yuppie Flu.
  • Viral hepatitis.
  • Hot flashes and irritability common in menopause.
  • Asthma and bronchitis.
  • Type 2 diabetes.
  • Mild to moderate hypertension.
  • Appetite stimulant baised to wasted patients, but not in healthy people.
  • Influenza and common cold remedy
  • Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Peptic ulcer, gastritis, and reflux oesophagitis.

    Central Nervous System: Sutherlandia has been used as supportive treatment in mental and emotional stress, supportive to conditions such as
  • Irritability.
  • Anxiety
  • Depression.
    Widows of battle slain Zulu Warriors, used Sutherlandia doses as tranquilizer during periods of mourning.

    Quality of life and Mental Well Being:

    The Sotho name "motlepelo" means ‘bringing back the heart’ indicating that the plant is a traditional treatment for emotional stress and mental trauma.

    Zulu warriors returning from battle would take a decotion of Sutherlandia ‘to take the war out’.

    The ancient Zulu name insiswa means ‘The one which dispels darkness’ meaning to its anti-depressant effect.
    The present Zulu name unwele means ‘hair’ - Emphasising the fact that the plant stops people ‘pulling out their hair’ with distress.

    Respiratory:
    Sutherlandia frutescens, has been traditionally used to combat the symptoms of flu, During the 1918 influenza pandemic traditional healers used Sutherlandia to combat the pandemic. It is still used to treat 'flu today.

    Sutherlandia frutescens, is traditionally believed to be able to shorten the duration and severity of an illness.
    Sutherlabdia can also be taken as a convalescent tonic for post-flu debility.

    Sutherlandia frutescens, is traditionally used in both the prevention of and the treatment of, the symptoms of asthma.

    Sutherlandia frutescens, in its traditional role has been used for centuries to treat the symptoms of Tuberculosis (TB).
    Sutherlandia has often been used traditioonally to treat unspecified wasting diseases.

    Gastrointestinal:
    Sutherlandia frutescens, has been used to ease the symptoms of ‘heartburn’, reflux oesophagitis, gastritis and peptic ulceration, diarrhea and dysentary.

    The use of Sutherlandia as a supportive remedy for unspecified liver conditions is well supported by traditional healers in Southern Africa

    Because Sutherlandia is slightly purgative at higher doses, it has been used as a gentle remedy for constipation.


    Urogenital Tract:
    Sutherlandia frutescens, was used to treat urinary tract infections, including gonorrhoea, and cystitis, particularly "interstitial cystitis’( Painful Bladder Syndrome).



    Sutherlandia

    Suggested Usage: As a dietary nutritional food supplement, take one [1] tablet daily, or more as prescribed by a health-care professional. ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Sutherlandia frutescens subspl microphylla herb: 300mg Tableted with Diacalcium phosphate, starch and magnesium stearate. CAUTIONS: Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Consult your health-care professional of taking prescribed medication. Children under 12, pregnant and lactating women should consult a physician before using any product. Keep out of reach of chlkren. Protect from light and store below 25 C in a dry place.

    Sutherlandia frutescens

    Sutherlandia frutescens - Common Names

    Language Name

    Kankerbos Afrikaans
    Wildekeer Afrikaans
    Rooikeurtjie Afrikaans
    Kalkoenbos Afrikaans
    Belbos Afrikaans
    Gansies Afrikaans
    Cancerbush English
    DuckPlant English
    Insiswa Zulu
    Unwele Zulu
    Musa-Pelo Sotho
    Phethola Sotho
    Motlepelo Sotho