Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) Dried - Bulk
Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) Dried - Bulk
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Meet one of South Africa’s most treasured healing herbs. Indigenous to South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, this potent shrub has been a cornerstone of traditional medicine for centuries. It was used as an adaptogen to promote vitality, endurance, and recovery from fevers and illness. Its reputation for treating “wasting diseases” and chronic conditions gave rise to its common name referencing cancer. Traditionally, it was used for ailments like tuberculosis, flu, diabetes, and fatigue-related syndromes.
♡ Why we love it: The strength of Cancerbush lies in its rich composition of active compounds. L-canavanine is a key one, believed to encourage apoptosis - the natural death of abnormal cells - while leaving healthy ones unharmed. Alongside it, pinitol helps regulate blood sugar and counteract wasting, particularly valuable in severe or chronic illness. GABA contributes a calming effect that eases stress and tension, while flavonoids and saponins deliver strong antioxidant protection against oxidative stress. These actives work in harmony to support immune health, mental balance, and resilience under both physical and emotional strain. Cancerbush tea is also known to aid digestion, improving appetite and soothing stomach discomfort.
Applied topically, its extracts help protect the skin from oxidative damage while reducing redness and inflammation.
Proudly home-grown, Cancerbush is a national symbol of strength and healing.
Sizes: 200g, 500g or 1kg.
Cancerbush uses
- Reduces the effects of wasting syndrome brought about through AIDS, TB and cancer
- Improves the immune system
- Treats heartburn, gastritis a, reflux oesophagitis and peptic ulceration
- Often used to assist in the treatment of tuberculosis, flu, diabetes and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Used to soothe hot flushes and other symptoms of menopause
- For the washing of wounds
- Wash eyes to treat eye infections
- Combtas mild asthma, rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis
- As a douche for prolapse of the uterus
- Put into dog boxes or rub into skin or put into rinsing water to repel ticks and fleas on dogs
- Spray tea on plants for lice and ants
- Repels rats and mice
- While evidence indicates Cancerbush has an anticancer effect, and stimulates the immune system, the plant should be seen as a 'quality of life tonic' rather than a cancer cure
Benefits of cancerbush
- 100% Natural
- Food Grade
- Vegan Friendly
- Cancerbush is known for its adaptogenic properties and its calming effect. No toxicity or side effect has been noted.
- Health care workers report that Cancerbush only works when taken in appropriate doses, and when used in conjunction with a healthy diet, avoiding alcoholic beverages, recreational drugs or anything that would damage the immune system.
How to use cancerbush
Herbal Tea (infusion): Add 1-2g to a cup of boiled water and let steep for 10-15mins before straining. Drink up to three times daily.
Cancerbush warnings
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Sutherlandia frutescens treatment may interfere with pharmaceutical anti-retroviral drugs
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Pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid using
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Sutherlandia frutescens has been reported to cause dry mouth, mild diarrhea, slight dizziness and constipation
- You should always consult a naturopath or medical practitioner before taking herbal supplements
About These Botanicals
This product is grown in an organic and regenerative fashion with as minimal use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides as possible, in certified organic fertilizer. The product is certified food grade. It is not certified organic. Suitable for Kosher, Halaal and Hindi diets.
