Seed Information

Common Name: CANCER BUSH
Scientific Name: Sutherlandia frutescens
Alternative Names: Kankerbos, Gansies (Afr) Umnwele (Zu)

2g up to 240 sds

R53.00

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Description

• Annual
• Indigenous to South Africa.
• Perennial shrub, grows up to 2m.
• Bright red flowers.

Parts Used

• Dried twigs and leaves

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• Adaptogenic bitter tonic - normalises body functions.
• Increases body's ability to adapt to environment, resistance to disease and stress.
• Changes coarse of an illness into favourable outcome.
• Supports immune system against chronic diseases and immune deficiency diseases.
• Reduces wasting from cancer.
• Supportive treatment toTB and Aids.
• Stimulates appetite in severely ill and emaciated patients.
• Helps to gain weight - people in good health does not gain weight.
• Type 2 dibetes - regulates and stabilises blood sugar levels.
• Treat viral hepatitis, bronchitis, flu, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, peptic ulcers, liver conditions, urinary tract conditions, stress and anxiety.
• Topically: burns, wounds and inflammatory skin conditions.
• Daily dose: 1 - 2 g dried herb.

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