Suma

Species name: Pfaffia paniculata.

Also known as:  para todo.

Suma is a large shrubby vine native to the rain forests of the Amazon and other tropical regions of Latin America, including Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. The root of the plant is used medicinally for many different uses. There is a long history associated with Suma and how it can help you with many common conditions.

What is Suma: This plant is a shrubby vine which grows naturally in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of Latin America. It grows in Brazil, Ecudor, Panama, Peru and even Venezuela. Suma is used in herbal medicine for many different purposes especially in a history of Brazilian natural medicine. There is a long history behind Suma and how it has been used traditionally although currently there are not many studies that have been done on it. Suma is an adaptogen herb, which means it helps the body adapt to stress, and acts as a tonic to the entire system. This is why it is commonly used for many different benefits and even helping stress.

Home Remedies using Suma:

Benefits of Suma:

There are many medicinal benefits to suma. For example, is has "allantoin", a substance which assists in healing wounds. Suma contains significant amounts of Germanium, a trace mineral which stimulates the immune system and helps promote oxygen flow to cells. It is also believed to help with stress and has been commonly used as an energy booster. Many people claim this herb can give them more energy and help with common discomforts.

Some of Suma's other beneficial nutrients include vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, and the natural plant hormones sitosterol and stigmasterol. The chemicals found in Suma are good for circulatory and glandular systems. Brazilian researchers have found that Suma is both safe and effective for altered-immune disorders. Suma is not as commonly approved in the United States yet but many people use it as an herbal remedy. Remember that if you use it, you should learn all you can about it first. Everything, even herbs have adverse side effects if used in excess.

Uses of Suma:

• To help with stress
• Energy booster
• Treat chronic fatigue syndrome
• Ulcers
• Anxiety
• Menstrual problems
• Impotence
• Suma root, 500 to 1,000 mg two to three times per day

Side Effects of Suma:

No known side effects when taken in recommended dosages.