Sutherlandia (Cancer bush, Sutherlandia frutescens) is used by the people in southern Africa as a tonic to improve appetite, aid digestion, treat wasting diseases, gain weight and relieve mental and emotional stress, including irritability, anxiety and depression.
It is said that sutherlandia is a tonic and that a little taken before meals will aid digestion and improve the appetite. The African people consider it to be a good useful medicine as an appetite and digestion stimulant.
Recent studies and observations indicate that sutherlandia has immune modulatory properties and significant benefits in the treatment of wasting in cancer, AIDS and other major infectous diseases.
Sutherlandia has shown significant benefits in alleviating the wasting associated diseases. It contains Pinitol – which is known to have anti-diabetic properties and prevent wasting in major diseases. Sutherlandia helps patients to gain weight. Patients who take Sutherlandia for 1-2 weeks, usually can see the immune system of the body becomes stronger. It assists in restoring strength for performing daily chores.
Sutherlandia also contains GABA – a chemical produced by the body to curb the symptoms and effects of stress and anxiety.
It is said that significant improvement of appetite and mood can usually be expected within 1-2 weeks. Weight gain may take four to six weeks.
For more information about natural remedies for appetite, go to Natural Remedies Center: http://www.naturalremediescenter.com/treat/appetite/
