Suma herb extract health
benefit
supplement product by
Ray
Sahelian, M.D.
September 17 2016
Suma herb is the dried root of a ground vine that grows in tropical rain forests of
South America. It was introduced to this country as "Brazilian Ginseng" in order
to capitalize on ginsengs reputation. Suma is known as Para Toda which
means "for all things," since the indigenous peoples of the Amazon region have
used the root of suma for generations as an
energy and rejuvenating tonic as well as a
general cure-all for many types of illnesses. It has also been used as an
aphrodisiac. Taking a
suma tablet daily does enhance energy levels.
Cancer role studies
In laboratory studies, substances in the roots and/or its extracts have
shown anti-neoplastic, chemopreventive, and anti-angiogenic properties.
2010 email - I was watching the Dr Oz show on December 6th, 2010: Suma
Fights Cancer. Dr Oz said that suma is a shrubby vine with a huge root system
found in Brazil and it may help to prevent cancer. He said it is being studied
by Japanese researchers for its ability to fight cancer. Dr Oz explained that
suma releases chemicals that shutdown cancer cells and stops them from growing.
Much more studies need to be done to determine the role this herb
plays in cancer prevention or treatment.
Rodent and laboratory studies
indicate that suma herb inhibits the
growth of leukemia, stimulates the immune system, and has a beneficial effect on sickle
cell disease. Whether these findings will be found to be true in humans is yet
to be determined.
Breast cancer
Cytotoxic effects of butanolic extract from Pfaffia paniculata (Brazilian
ginseng) on cultured human breast cancer cell line MCF-7. Department of
Pathology, University of Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil. Exp Toxicol Pathol. 2009.
Blood vessel formation
Pfaffia paniculata methanolic extract reduces angiogenesis in mice. Laboratory
of Experimental Oncology, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary
Medicine and Zootechny, University of São Paulo, Brazil. Exp Toxicol Pathol.
2007.
Liver cancer
Inhibitory effects of Pfaffia paniculata (Brazilian ginseng) on preneoplastic
and neoplastic lesions in a mouse hepatocarcinogenesis model. Cancer Letters. 2005.
Effect of Pfaffia paniculata on the Ehrlich
tumor in
its ascitic form.
Life Sci. 2003.
The roots of suma (Brazilian ginseng) have been indicated for the
treatment of several diseases, among which the cancer. The purpose of this study
was to investigate experimentally the possible antineoplastic effect of the suma
root. Firstly, a toxicity study was performed in which the doses of 400 and 200
mg/Kg of the powdered suma root were administered by gavage for 10 days to
mice. The mice did not lose weight during the treatment. No increase in serum
alanine-aminotransferase neither histopathological alteration (liver, kidney and
spleen) was observed in mice treated with suma. The effect of this root
on the ascitic Ehrlich tumor in BALB/cICB mice was then investigated. Male mice
received, by gavage, once a day, 200 mg/Kg of the powdered root of suma or
distilled water, as control, for 20 days. This protocol started 10 days before
tumor inoculation and lasted until 10 days after. A decrease in the total ascitic volume was observed in
treated mice, that was followed by a numerical decrease in the total number of
Ehrlich tumor cells. These results may indicate that suma
anti-inflammatory effects were responsible by the decrease in the total ascitic
fluid. In addition, the presence of tumor-cell inhibitory factors in suma roots
is in agreement with other in vitro studies. The mechanisms of such tumor
inhibition should be further investigated.
Sickle cell
Br J Haematol. 2000. Hydration of sickle erythrocytes using a herbal extract (Pfaffia
paniculata) in vitro. Pfaffia paniculata (PP) is a perennial wild plant that
grows in South America. Its root powder has been used by South American Indians
for a variety of ailments and has been reported to have a salutary effect on
sickle cell disease in Brazil. Its mechanism of action, however, is unknown. In
this report, we present experimental data showing that PP improves the
deformability of sickle cells, increases their Na+ content and their mean
corpuscular volume (MCV). These findings indicate that PP functions as a sodium
ionophore on sickle cells and improves their hydration status and rheological
properties.
Clin Hemorheol Microcirc. 2015. Pfaffia Paniculata extract improves red blood cell deformability in sickle cell patients.
What does suma herb research
say?
Few human studies with suma supplement
Suma aphrodisiac benefit
Stimulating property of Turnera diffusa and Pfaffia paniculata
extracts on the sexual-behavior of male rats.
Arletti R. ection of Pharmacology, University of Modena
and Reggio Emilia, Italy.
Psychopharmacology 1999.
Sexually potent and sexually sluggish/impotent male rats were treated orally
with different amounts of Turnera diffusa and suma fluid extracts. While having no effect on the copulatory behavior of
sexually potent rats, both plant extracts--singly or in combination--improved
the copulatory performance of sexually sluggish/impotent rats. The highest dose
of either extract increased the percentage of rats achieving ejaculation and
significantly reduced mount, intromission and ejaculation latencies,
post-ejaculatory interval and intercopulatory interval. Neither extract affected
locomotor activity. These results seem to support the folk reputation of suma and
damiana as sexual stimulants.
The potent herbs in this potent aphrodisiac
formula include
ashwagandha extract,
Catuaba herb,
Cistanches,
Cnidium extract,
horny
goat weed extract with icariin, Maca
herb,
Passion flower, Mucuna Pruriens,
Muira Puama herb,
Rhodiola,
Shilajit, Suma,
Tribulus, and
Tongkat ali.
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Breast cancer
What does it contain?
Suma side effects and cautions
Suma herb has not been associated with any serious adverse reactions. However,
comprehensive safety studies have not been undertaken with this
herbal product.
Availability and dosage
Suma herb is typically sold as a tea, tincture, powder, or as capsules. Most
capsules of suma contain 500 mg of the powder. A typical dosage is 500 or 1,000 mg
a day.
Research studies
Pfaffia paniculata induced changes in plasma estradiol-17beta, progesterone
and testosterone levels in mice.
J Reprod Dev. 2003.
The present study undertook chemical analysis of components of Pfaffia
paniculata roots ( suma herb ). In addition, an animal experiment was conducted in which mice
had ad libitum access to water enriched with powdered suma root for 30
days. Changes in plasma concentrations of estradiol-17beta and progesterone in
female mice and of testosterone in male mice were ascertained. The results
revealed that suma roots contain two types of phytosteroids, beta-sitosterol
and stigmasterol, in addition to other compounds such as pfaffic acid, allantoin,
saponins, beta-sitosteryl-beta-D-glucoside, and stigmasteryl-beta-D-glucoside.
Regarding changes in plasma concentrations of hormones, levels of the sex
hormones estradiol-17beta, progesterone and testosterone were clearly higher for
mice that drank suma root enriched water than for mice that drank plain
water. Powdered suma root is easily dissolved in feed or water, and as no
adverse reactions were seen in mice within 30 days of oral intake, consumption
of suma root for long periods of time appears safe.
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Supplement Facts:
Vitamin C
- (Ascorbic acid)
Citrus bioflavonoids (eriocitrin,
hesperidin,
flavonols,
flavones,
flavonoids, naringenin, and
quercetin)
Mixed carotenoids (alpha carotene,
astaxanthin,
cryptoxanthin, beta carotene,
lutein,
Lycopene, and
Zeaxanthin)
Bilberry extract (Vaccinium myrtillus)
Eyebright
extract (Euphrasia officianales)
Jujube extract (Zizyphus jujube)
Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo biloba)
Suma extract (Pfaffia paniculata)
Mucuna pruriens
extract
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)
Lycium berry extract (Lycium Barbarum)
or Goji Berry
Alpha Lipoic Acid
antioxidant
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Buy Suma supplement, 500 mg
Suma herb is a member of the amaranth family and has been used for
centuries among the native people of Brazil as a herb that provides more energy.
Suma roots contain
the important biological constituents pfaffic acid and pfaffosides.
Supplement Facts:
Amount Per 2 tablets:
Suma Root (Pfaffia paniculata) - 1,000 mg
Suggested Use: 1 suma tablet in the morning.