BRAZILIAN GINSENG What is BRAZILIAN GINSENG?
• Contains adaptogenic and immune- enhancing properties*
is a member of the family Amaranthaceae. It has an intricate and deep root system. It
• Supports the cardiovascular system*
is widely used as an adaptogen for manythings, much like regular ginseng. Suma
• Helps to increase energy*
root contains 19 different amino acids, alarge number of electrolytes and trace
• Increases oxygen in the body*
minerals including iron, magnesium,cobalt, silica, zinc and the vitamins A, B1,
• Helps to inhibit tumor cell growth*
B2, E, K and pantothenic acid. The highcontent of germanium accounts for its
• An immune system booster*
properties as an oxygenator at the cellularlevel. It is also composed of saponins
• Enhances muscle-building*
which have demonstrated the ability toinhibit cultured tumor cell melanomas andhelp to regulate blood sugar levels. *
• Increases mental and physical work capacity* What are the benefits? Brazilian Ginseng (Suma) is considered a
• Helps combat environmental pollutants and
central nervous system, reproductivesystem and digestive system. It is used to
Supporting Research:
Araujo; Joao T. Brazilian ginseng derivatives for treatment of sickle cell symptomatology US Patent
dysfunction, sterility, arteriosclerosis,
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is used to restore nerve and glandularfunctions, balance the endocrine system
De Oliveira FG, et al. Contribution to the pharmacognostic study of Brazilian ginseng Pfaffia paniculata,An Farm. Chim. 20(1-2)m 361-277 (1980), 261
and strengthen the immune system. Brazilian Ginseng is used for infertility,
De Oliveira, F. “Pfaffia paniculata (Martius) Kuntz–Brazilian ginseng.” Rev. Bras. Farm. 1(1) 86-92; 1986
Bartram, T. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, 1995; Ed Grace Publishers, Dorset, England
high cholesterol and the neutralization of
Flynn R, Roest M. Your Guide to Standardized Herbal Products. One World Press, Prescott, AZ; 1995
toxins. It is used as an adaptogenic andregenerative tonic to regulate many
Lucas, RM. Miracle Medicine Herbs; Parker Publishing, USA; 1991
Nishimoto N. et al. Constituents of “Brazil ginseng” and some Pfaffia species. Tennen Yuki KagobutsuToronkai Keon Yoshishu 10, 17-24; Japan
Nishimoto N. et al. Three ecdysteroid blycosides from Pfaffia. Phytochemistry, 27 (6), 1665-8; 1988
Schwontkowski D. “Herbal Treasures from the Amazon”, A series of three article; Healthy & NaturalSupplement Recommendation:
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* This information has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
fertilizers, pesticides or preservatives;preferably in a vegetarian capsule. Besure it is a standardized true spectrumherbal supplement without fillers, bindersor common allergens.
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