Scientific name: Sutherlandia frutescens/Lessertia frutescens
Common names: Sutherlandia, cancer bush, balloon pea
(English); umnwele, unwele (isiXhosa and isiZulu); kankerbossie, blaasbossie, blaasertjie, gansie, gansiekeurtjie,
klappers, hoenderbelletjie (Afrikaans), phetola, mokakana
(Setswana), lerumo-lamadi (North-Sotho), musa- pelo, motlepelo (Sesotho)
Family : Fabaceae (pea and bean or pod-bearing)
Background :
Cancer bush originates in southern Africa and it is distributed
widely in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. In South Africa,
the plant is found in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape,
KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Mpumalanga provinces.
Description :
Cancer bush is a hardy, perennial shrub that can grow up to 3
m tall and it is an attractive garden plant.
Benefits :
Cancer bush is used as an:
- immune booster in the treatment of
HIV/Aids.
-A medicine in the treatment of chicken pox.
-Internal cancers.
-Colds & 'flu.
-Asthma, TB, &bronchitis.
-Rheumatism,rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
-Liver problems, haemorrhoids, piles, bladder and uterus problem, diarrhoea, dysentery, stomach ailments, heartburn, peptic ulcers, backache.
-Diabetes, varicose veins and inflammation. It is also used in
the treatment of mental and emotional stress, including irritability, anxiety and depression and it could aid digestion and improve the appetite.
What's in the box
What's in the box
1 x 50ml Cancer Bush - 50ml Drops
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER: This product may be a complementary medicine and/or not have been evaluated and verified by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority for its quality, safety or intended use. Use of this product is therefore not intended to compensate for diagnosis, treatment, cure, or mitigation of medical conditions and must not substitute the obtaining of medical advice from a registered health professional for any health or health-related conditions.
