Description
USES & BENEFITS
Sutherlandia is known for its adaptogenic properties, its calming effect, and its ability to assist with weight gain when given to wasting patients. No toxicity or side effect has been noted
Health care workers report that Sutherlandia only works when taken in appropriate doses, and when used in conjunction with a healthy diet, avoiding alcoholic beverages, recreational drugs or anything that would damage the immune system
Importantly, while evidence indicates Sutherlandia has an anticancer effect, and stimulates the immune system, the plant should be seen as a 'quality of life tonic' rather than a cancer cure
TRADITIONAL USES (EXTERNAL)
For the washing of wounds
Wash eyes to treat eye infections
As a douche for prolapse of the uterus
OTHER USES
Put into dog boxes or rub into skin or put into rinsing water to repel ticks and fleas on dogs
Spray on plants for lice and ants
Repels rats and mice
AS A TEA
Use 2-3 teaspoons of the herb in 1 cup of boiling water. Infuse for 10-15 minutes. Strain. Drink 2-3 times per day.
WARNINGS
You shouldalways consult a naturopath or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements
Sutherlandia frutescens treatment may interfere with pharmaceutical anti-retroviral drugs
Pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid taking Sutherlandia frutescens as there is little scientific study of the in utero effects or effects on children, though traditionally it has been used by pregnant women in Africa with no known negative effects
Sutherlandia frutescens has been reported to cause dry mouth, mild diarrhea, slight dizziness and constipation
Thus far there is no known lethal dose
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