Suma
Scientific names: Hebanthe eriantha, Pfaffia paniculata, Hebanthe paniculata, Gomphrena paniculata
Family: Amaranthaceae
Alternate names: Brazilian Ginseng, Brazilien Ginseng, Ginseng Brasilero, Ginseng Brésilien, Ginseng du Brésil, Pfaffia
Actions: Analgesic, Anticancer, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Cardiovascular, Hematologic, Hormonal, Oxidative, Sexual performance enhancement
Background
Suma is a plant. It is sometimes called Brazilian ginseng, but it's not related to ginseng. The root of suma is used to make medicine.
Suma is most commonly used as an "adaptogen." An adaptogen is thought to boosts the body's ability to resist "stressors" such as bacteria, toxins, or mental stress. Suma is also used for cancer, diabetes, male sexual performance problems, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Suma is most commonly used as an "adaptogen." An adaptogen is thought to boosts the body's ability to resist "stressors" such as bacteria, toxins, or mental stress. Suma is also used for cancer, diabetes, male sexual performance problems, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Suma is considered POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when it is taken by mouth for a short period of time.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if suma is safe to apply to the skin or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if suma is safe to apply to the skin or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if suma is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
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Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Improving the immune system.
- Cancer and tumors.
- Diabetes.
- Wounds.
- Skin problems.
- Sexual problems.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of suma depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for suma. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Suma interacts with any medicines. Before taking Suma, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Some researchers think that the chemicals in suma may stop some cancers from developing, decrease swelling, and relieve pain.
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Per 5 g:
- Hebanthe eriantha (Brazilian ginseng)
- Turnera diffusa (leaf)
- Panax ginseng
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Mucuna pruriens
- Lycium barbarum (fruit)
- Coconut water powder
- Tribulus terrestris
- Smilax officinalis
- Panax notoginseng
- Stevia rebaubiana
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Per 5 g:
- Hebanthe eriantha (Brazilian ginseng)
- Paullinia cupana kunth (seed)
- Camellia sinensis (leaf) powder
- Eleutherococcus senticosus (root)
- Panax ginseng
- Panax notoginseng
- Lepidium meyenii (root) powder
- Siraitia grosvenorii (Monk fruit)
- Brambleberry
- Turnera diffusa (leaf)
- Ginkgo biloba (leaf)
- Crataegus monogyna (berry)
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
- Stevia rebaubiana (leaf)
- Lycium barbarum (fruit)
- Cola acuminata
- Ilex paraguariensis (leaf) dry
- Lepidium meyenii juice dry
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