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Purchase a one pound package of Raintree's sustainably harvested pure suma root powder (Pfaffia paniculata) - rich in active and beneficial phytochemicals that occur naturally in this plant. Suma contains 19 different amino acids, a large number of electrolytes, trace minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K, pantothenic acid and a high amount of germanium. The root also contains novel phytochemicals including saponins, pfaffic acids, glycosides, and nortriterpenes. This plant has been milled into a fine powder which is suitable to stuff into capsules or to prepare your own teas, tinctures or extracts. Raintree's suma has been organically grown in Brazil (without any pesticides or fertilizers).
Traditional Uses:* as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for balancing, energizing, rejuvenating and muscle growth; for hormonal disorders (menopause, PMS, etc.); for chronic fatigue and general tiredness; for sexual disorders (impotency, frigidity, low libido, etc.); for sickle cell anemia
Ingredients: 100% pure suma root (Pfaffia paniculata). No binders, fillers or additives are used. This product is non-irradiated and non-fumigated. It has been organically cultivated in Brazil without any pesticides or fertilizers.
Suggested Use: This plant is best prepared as a decoction. Use one teaspoon of powder for each cup of water. Bring to a boil and gently boil in a covered pot for 20 minutes. Allow to cool and settle for 10 minutes and strain warm liquid into a cup (leaving the settled powder in the bottom of the pan). It is traditionally taken in 1 cup dosages, 2-3 times daily.
Contraindications:
- Suma has been documented to contain a significant amount of plant sterols including a significant amount of beta-ecdysterone and small amounts of stigmasterol and beta-sitosterol. Animal studies suggest that suma can raise estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone levels. In addition, this plant has been traditionally used in Brazil to regulate menstrual processes, as well as for menopause, PMS, and other hormonal disorders. As such, it is advisable for women with estrogen-positive cancers to avoid the use of this plant.
Other Observations:
- The root powder has been reported to cause asthmatic allergic reactions if inhaled. When handling raw suma root powder or preparing decoctions with root powder, avoid inhalation of the root powder/dust.
- Ingestion of large amounts of plant saponins in general (naturally occurring chemicals in suma) has shown to sometimes cause mild gastric disturbances including nausea and stomach cramping. Reduce dosages if these side effects are noted.
Drug Interactions: None reported.
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