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Brazilian Suma
Root (Pfaffia paniculata) Rainforest
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Adaptogen, tonic, aphrodisiac, restorative, astringent.
Common Use: Suma root,
also known as Para Todo (For All Things) is called "Brazilian
Ginseng" by some herbalists and is one of the most highly
regarded South American herbs. While not a true member of
the Panax ginseng family, it is an authentic adaptogenic
herb, and as such exerts a normalizing influence on your
body and can help regulate and enhance your endocrine, nervous,
digestive, cardiovascular and immune systems. South American
Natives have used Suma for centuries to treat wounds, skin
rashes, low energy and sexual disinterest. The overall effect
is to give you an increased resistance to stress while having
a cell-building and regenerating effect. It also has analgesic
and anti-inflammatory properties that can help alleviate
chronic and acute pain. Suma root is also quite valuable
nutritionally as it contains essential vitamins, minerals,
amino acids and trace elements. Researchers have identified
152 chemical constituents in the root, including 19 amino
acids, electrolytic and trace minerals such as iron, magnesium,
cobalt, silica and zinc, as well as vitamins A, B-1, B-2,
E, K and pantothenic acid. It contains high amounts of the
trace element germanium, which is a powerful immune stimulator.
The germanium may be partly responsible for Suma's powerful
ability to bring more oxygen to the cells. Suma root is
becoming quite popular because of its high content of several
palnt hormones. It is considered one of the richest sources
of B-Ecdysterone, a plant hormone that can help maintain
your youth and strength. B-Ecdysterone can also accelerate
wound healing , along with allantoin (comfrey also contains
allantoin), a known cellular rebuilder that is present in
this plant. Research in Brazil, Japan and the United States
has found unique natural substances in Suma called pfaffosides
which are believed to regulate blood sugar
levels. Suma helps regulate blood pressure, cholesterol,
hormones (especially estrogen) and acid-base balance. You
can benefit by using Suma root as a healing agent, tonic
or aphrodisiac. 15 to 40 drops 2-3 times daily. Not recommended
if pregant or nursing.
 Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $18
4oz with dropper - $33
8oz w/o dropper - $62
Formulas containing
this herb:
Catuaba
/ Fo-ti Plus
Catuaba / Guarana Plus
Damiama Plus
American Ginseng / Kava
Kava Plus
SumaFlex Plus
SuMaca Plus
SumaCeps Plus
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