Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) Dried - 75g
Cancerbush (Sutherlandia frutescens) Dried - 75g
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Grab one of the most revered shrubs in Indigenous cultures across South Africa. This small but mighty botanical is native to South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana, where it was traditionally used as an adaptogen for strength, vitality, fevers and bouncing back after illness. It was also relied on for managing “wasting diseases” and long-term chronic conditions – hence the common name referencing cancer. It was traditionally used to treat tuberculosis, flu, diabetes and chronic fatigue syndrome.
♡ Why we love it: Cancerbush’s traditional uses are supported by its remarkable key compounds. A standout is L-canavanine, which some research suggests may trigger apoptosis (the natural death of malfunctioning or cancerous cells) with little to no harmful effect on healthy cells. It doesn’t work alone, though – it’s assisted by pinitol, known for supporting blood sugar balance and countering wasting (particularly helpful in Cancer and AIDS), GABA with its calming effect that eases stress and anxiety, and a wealth of flavonoids and saponins, which offer antioxidant protection against oxidative stress – a key factor in chronic illness. Together, these compounds make Cancerbush an outstanding botanical for immune support, resilience under physical and mental stress, and mood balance, while also earning it popularity as a quick pick-me-up for strength and vitality. Cancerbush tea has even been used as a digestive aid, soothing stomach complaints, poor appetite, and bloating.
In skincare, its extracts help neutralise free radicals to support skin resilience, while calming irritation, redness, and inflammation.
Cancerbush is truly an irreplaceable gift from nature – proudly from our home-grown soil.
Size: 75g.
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.
For your safety
- Sutherlandia frutescens treatment may interfere with pharmaceutical anti-retroviral drugs
- Pregnant and nursing mothers should avoid using
- 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.
