Juicing For Health - Suma (Pfaffia paniculata)
Name
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) also known as Brazilian Ginseng, Pfaffia, Para Toda and Corango-acu.
Parts Used
Bark, Berries, Leaves, Roots.
Information
Suma (Pfaffia paniculata) is the root of a rambling ground vine found in South America used traditionally as a medicine and tonic.
Suma is packed with nutrition containing 19 different amino acids, a large number of electrolytes, trace minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K, pantothenic acid, plus beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, allantoin, silica, glycosides, nortriterpenes and beta-ecdysterone. It has the highest amount of germanium of any herb which probably accounts for its properties as an oxygenator at cellular level.
Traditionally Suma was used as a general tonic, increasing energy, sexual weakness/tonic, cellular oxygenator, strengthen the immune system, arthritis, anemia, diabetes, cancer, tumors, mononucleosis, high blood pressure, PMS, menopause, and hormonal disorders, aphrodisiac, chronic fatigue syndrome, adaptogen, circulatory disorders, digestive ailments, balance the endocrine system and ulcers.
Benefits
- Adaptogen
- Adrenal Fatigue/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Aphrodisiac
- Inflammatory Disorders
- Immune System
- Strength & Endurance
Suma is considered an adaptogen, which is a herb that is proposed to increase the body's resistance to stress, trauma, anxiety and fatigue. Adaptogen herbs have a normalizing effect on the body.
Adaptogenic herbs help to balance endocrine hormones and the immune system, and they help the body to maintain optimal homeostasis.
Much like other adaptogen herbs, Suma helps to restore proper adrenal gland function and increase energy. Adaptogenic herbs help increase your bodys resistance to stress which is one of the keys to beating adrenal fatigue.
Due to Suma's high germanium content makes it a great choice for fighting viruses such as epstein barr which can contribute to chronic fatigue syndrome.
The native tribes of the Amazon rain forest have used Suma for at least three hundred years as an effective aphrodisiac, and it is believed to help restore sexual function in both men and women.
Suma has anti-inflammatory properties and is thought to be of help in easing the pain and inflammation of arthritis and other joint discomforts.
Suma is said to strengthen the immune system (especially a weakened immune system) and may be helpful in alleviating some of the effects associated with AIDS and and other wasting illnesses.
Suma has also been called "the Russian secret," as it has been taken by Russian Olympic athletes for its muscle-building and endurance-enhancing benefits, without the side effects associated with steroids. This action is attributed to an anabolic-type phytochemical called beta-ecdysterone and three novel ecdysteroid glycosides that are found in high amounts in Suma.
Side Effects/Precautions
Suma root is considered a very safe herb for use, some mild side effects report are mild gastric disturbances including nausea and stomach cramping.
The root powder has been reported to cause asthmatic allergic reactions if inhaled. When handling suma root powder avoid inhalation of the root powder/dust.
Buying Information
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