Suma
Also known as: Brazilian Ginseng; Corango-acu; Para Toda; Pfaffia; Sumax
Description
Suma is a South American Herb that functions as an Adaptogen. [1]
It is indigenous to the Amazon basin region and other tropical regions of Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela. It is a large, scrambling, shrubby ground vine and has an intricate and deep root system.
Botanical Names
Pfaffia paniculata
Hebanthe paniculata
Gomphrena paniculata
Suma is from the Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) family.
Part Used
Root
Health Benefits of Suma
Cardiovascular System
Suma may alleviate Sickle-Cell Anemia. [2]
Immune System
Suma my help to prevent/treat Cancer - Breast. [3]
Suma is claimed to inhibit Candida albicans proliferation.
Suma has been utilized for the treatment of Epstein-Barr Virus (however its effectiveness is presently unknown).
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