Thursday, May 15, 2014

About Health Benefits of Sutherlandia

It is a native of southern African legume. It is used for many medicinal properties. Sutherlandia frutescens is a shrub and it leaves are aromatic and bitter. It consists of red-orange colored flowers.

How Does Sutherlandia Works ?

A concentration of sutherlandia was taken and applied to a tissue culture and it made the cancer cell present in that culture to die. If we take a look at the antioxidant potential of it then we find that there are some oxygen species such as superoxide radicles and hydrogen peroxide which are derived by phagocyte. This pathogenesis that occurs is responsible for many inflammatory conditions. It is also seen that it elevates the level of glucocorticoid which help in giving relief from stress.

Advantages of Sutherlandia


There are plenty of health benefits of this herb.The leaves of this plant can cure many diseases
· An infusion made with the leaves of it can be used for someone who have fever.
· It is also useful in case of diarrhea and stomach related problems
· Beneficiary in case of hemorrhoids, rheumatism.
· Can cure chicken pox
· It has been used from a long time for treating cancer. Though no modern studies has been done to prove it.
· Flu can also be treated with its help
· It is also effective for many liver related problems
· It is used from a long time in treating stress related maladies. This is linked to the endocrine system.
· Bronchitis and Asthma can also be treated with the help of sutherlandia
· Suthelandia can be useful in viral hepatitis, influenza and rheumatoid arthritis
· Mild Hypertension or moderate hypertension can be cured with the help of suthelandia.
· Can also give immune support
· Some more benefits are that it is used for ME syndrome, Chronic Fatigues Syndrome and Yuppie flu.
· Peptic ulcer can also be relieved by using sutherlandia.
· Some condition during the time of menopause like irritability and hot flashes can be cured by using Sutherlandia.
· There are some evidences which shows that the can be used for aiding immune disorders.
· Some studies on mice shows it have some aqueous extract in its shoot which make it useful for inflammatory, arthritic and pain. The extract shows the properties of anti-inflammayory, hypoglycemic and analgesic.
· It can also be helpful in case of Diabetes mellitus type-2 but it is not yet proven clinically.
· The tablets made up of the leaves are good in controlling oesophageal reflux. This very property is verified many a times.
· It can elevate mood and therefore it decreases irritability and anxiety.
· If we talk about wasting syndrome than in the third patient having this syndrome has shown improved appetite and weight gain. But if people who doesn\'t have any wasting syndrome doesn\'t generally show any weight gain.
· Latest studies shows that it has properties that have made important medicines for curing cancer
· The HIV/AIDS symptoms can also be treated with it.

Side-effect Of Sutherlandia


There are few known side effects of this herb. If the leave powder capsules are used up to 800mg/day for three months by an adult than fine but m ore than that can cause problem. Some other side effects are Dry mouth, mild diuretic effect, sometimes it can cause constipation and sometimes it causes loose stool. If the patient is weak it can cause slight dizziness in them especially if they take it without meal. It should not be taken at the time of pregnancy and breast feeding. It should also be avoided by people who have Lupus.

How to Use Sutherlandia

The children should not use it for more than a week or maximum 10 days. Dosage of 1/2 teaspoon should be giving to children from age 5 to 11 and it should not be giving more than two time in a day. Children of age more than 12 years can take the same dosage as the adults can take and that is one teaspoon to be taken twice in a day.



2 comments:

  1. It is a native of southern African legume. It is used for many medicinal properties. Sutherlandia frutescens is a shrub and it leaves are aromatic and bitter. It consists of red-orange colored flowers.

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  2. Ít is very good for treating skin iritation like red patches

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