In South America suma is known as para toda (which means "for all things") and as Brazilian ginseng, since it is widely used as an adaptogen with many applications, such as general tonic, hormonal and sexual balancing, energizer. Suma has also been called "the Russian secret," as it has been taken by Russian Olympic athletes for many years and has been reported to increase muscle-building and endurance without the side effects associated with steroids.
Suma is rich in natural occurring active and beneficial phytochemicals, including 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.
Ingredients: 100% pure suma root (Pfaffia paniculata). No binders, fillers or additives are used. 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. NB: The root powder has been reported to cause allergic reactions if inhaled. When handling raw suma root powder or preparing decoctions with root powder, avoid inhalation of the root powder/dust.
Precautions:
Due to its palnt sterols content, suma might raise estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone levels in certain individuals. As such, it is advisable for women with estrogen-positive cancers to avoid the use of this plant.
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.
Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended dosage. This product is a nutritional supplement and it's not intended to replace a varied and balanced diet. Keep out from children's reach. Store in a cool and dry place away from the light.. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or have a health problem, you should consult a health professional before taking any nutritional supplement.
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