Suma, powder

Background:

Pfaffia paniculata was entered into botanical recordings in 1825. The genus is well known in Central and South America, with more than fifty species growing in tropical regions.
The common Spanish language name para toda, meaning for all things, is indicative of this botanical's reputation as an effective and broadly applied remedy.

Indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin have used suma for several hundred years. Suma has only recently become an herb of world renown and is now being applied in alternative medicinal practices. Clinical Studies have shown suma root to inhibit cultured tumor cell melanomas (in vitro), and to regulate blood sugar levels (in vivo).

Used by Russian Olympic athletes to safely increase muscle mass and extend physical endurance, suma has been called the Russian secret.

Applications: Tonic, adaptogenic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antihistamine, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiviral, anti-retroviral, antispasmodic, astringent, bronchodilatory, nervine.

Suma shows benefit to cardiovascular, circulatory, nervous, reproductive, and digestive systems. It is used as a restorative for nerve and glandular function, and for balancing the endocrine system. It is used to treat hormonal imbalances, premenstrual syndrome, menopause, sexual dysfunction and sterility.

Used in the treatment of anemia, exhaustion, anxiety, chronic fatigue, asthma, bronchitis, and rheumatic disorders. Improves cellular oxygenation. Used to treat psoriasis, and stress-induced illnesses. It is an appetite stimulant, used to treat diabetes, beneficial to balancing blood sugar levels, and enhances memory function.

Used to inhibit tumor growth and leukemia cell proliferation. One study of suma use reported increased hemoglobin levels, inhibited red blood cell sickling and, through the reduction of typical drug side-effects, improvement in subjects’ overall physical condition was reported.