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Suma

Pfaffia paniculata

Synonyms:

Para Toda
Native to Central and South America, Suma is a large ground vine the natives have long used to promote robust health as well as a general tonic. They called the vine Para Toda, which means “for all things”. Even though Suma has an ancient reputation of wide use, there has been few scientific studies to test its effectiveness. What is known about Suma is that it has a substance called an adaptogen, which means it helps people to adapt to stress and fight infection.

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Liquids: Use 15-20 drops mixed with water two to three times daily or as recommended by a practitioner. Capsules: Two capsules once or twice daily; Tea: One tsp loose leaf per 16 oz of boiling water.

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Central and South America natives have used Suma to promote robust health for over 300 years. It is well know as a general tonic, being an adaptogen, it increases the body’s resistance to stress and has a restorative effect on the body as a whole. It has been called Para Toda, which means “for all things.” Suma has been taken by Russian Olympic athletes for many years to increase muscle building and endurance without the side effects of steroids because it contains an anabolic-type phytochemical called beta-ecdysterone.1,2
Research shows that Suma contains high levels of saponin.3 Plant saponin have a wide range of activities that include lowering blood cholesterol, inhibiting cancer cell growth, and acting as antifungal and antibacterial agents. One specific saponin, pfaffoside, has shown the ability to inhibit tumor cell melanomas (in vivo), and help to regulate blood sugar levels (in vivo).4 It has also been shown to slow the growth of lymphoma and leukemia in mice and may delay mortality.5 Sickle cell anemia patients showed improvement and a higher quality of life with no side effects while taking Suma.6 Other research has demonstrated analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities in various studies. 7 Another study shows that Suma is a sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac.8,9 No wonder it is called Para Toda!
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