Suma

(Pfaff paniculata)

Family: Amaranthaceae
Genre: Pfaff
Species: paniculata
Synonyms: Hebanthe paniculata, Gomphrena paniculata, G. eriantha, Iresine erianthos, I. paniculata, I. tenuis, Pfaff eriantha, Xeraea paniculata
Common names: Suma, Brazilian ginseng, Pfaff, para toda, Corange acu -
Phyto-chemical elements: Beta-ecdysone, Nortriterpenoid Pfaffic Acids, sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Iron, Magnesium, Cobalt, Silica, Zinc, Vitamins A, B-1, B-2, E, K, pantothenic Acid, Germanium, Saponins
Part used: Root

PROPERTY 'AND ACTIONS
Main actions:
hormonal support
adattogeno
relieves pain
reduces inflammation
inhibits cancer
fighting the leukemia cells
enhances immunity

Other actions:
prevents anemia
lowers cholesterol
calm the nerves
inhibits the growth of tumor
increases libido
oxygenates cells

Assay standards:
Root.
Decoction: 1 cup twice a day;

Capsules: 1-2 g twice daily
Suma is a herb climbing with a deep and extensive root system, typical of Amazon and over tropical areas of Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela.

From the nutritional point of view, the suma root contains 19 different amino acids, a large amount of electrolytes, nutrients, minerals, iron, magnesium, zinc and vitamin A, B1, B2, E and K, and pantothenic acid. Its high content in minerals may explain its oxygenating action at the cellular level and its traditional use for anemia. The root also contains phyto-chemical factors such as saponins, glycosides and nortriterpeni.

Suma has also been called the Russian secret, as was assumed for many years by Russian Olympic athletes to increase muscle building and strength without experiencing the negative effects associated with steroids. This action is attributed to a type of phyto anabolic and a glycoside content in the plant. An extract of suma has been patented by a group of Japanese researchers as a processing aid in the maintenance of health, strengthening the immune system, and for its tonic effect and antiallergic. A French company has patented the extract for its property to enhance the water barrier of the skin, increase the differentiation of keratinocytes of the skin (which would be of help for psoriasis), giving the skin a more smooth and soft, and improve the appearance of hair.

Furthermore, the root of suma has a high content of saponins (more than 11%). The phyto-chemical plant saponins are known to possess a broad spectrum of activity including lowering cholesterol, inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, act as antifungal and antibacterial. They are also known as natural detergents. I have documented that phyto saponins act by binding with bile acids and cholesterol. It is believed that these elements can clean or purge these fatty compounds from the body. One of the most famous plant saponins is digital, which has been used as medicine for the heart for over 100 years.
The saponins found in the root of suma also include a new group of phyto-chemical elements that have clinically demonstrated the ability to inhibit tumor cells of melanoma and to assist in the regulation of blood sugar levels. Japanese researchers have documented as a dose of 100 mg / kg of saponins of suma was active against cancer feeling in not only against melanoma, liver cancer and lung cancer at a dose of only 400-600 g per day.
But it is the same root of suma to have an anti-cancer, as has been demonstrated in a Japanese research in 2000. Oral administration of suma root powder (at a dose of 750 mg / kg) was able to inhibit the proliferation of lymphoma and leukemia, although not eradicating these cancer cells.

In 1995, he was also patented a beneficial effect of the root of suma against sickle cell anemia. Administration of suma 1000 mg three times daily for three months to a group of 15 patients, was noted an increase in the levels of hemoglobin, inhibition of red blood cells and erythrocytes falciformi, in general, improved their physical condition. Unfortunately, once the treatment was discontinued, the symptoms and blood parameters returned to values prior to treatment within 3-6 months. It's been reported that many patients who continued treatment for more than 3 years, maintaining a good quality of life, without side effects.

In another search, suma has shown analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. Another action is to validate sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac.

In South America suma is known as para toda (or everything) and as Brazilian ginseng, since it is used extensively as adattogeno with different applications. Indigenous peoples who call the Amazon para toda have used suma root for generations for a wide range of treatments, including as a tonic, energy tonic and sexual rejuvenation.
Suma has been used as an aphrodisiac, soothing agent and to treat the ulcer for at least 300 years.
Today, it is still used in systems in the world as a herbal tonic and adattogeno, or as a plant can increase the body resistance to adverse influences by a wide range of physical, chemical and biochemical, has a normalizing effect on the whole body .

Below is a brief overview on the uses of etnomedici suma.



Brazil: For anemia, arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, circulatory problems, diabetes, viruses Epstein-Barr, hypertension, hyperglycemia, immune disorders, impotence, inflammation, leukemia, diseases of the lymphatic system, mononucleosis, pain, rejuvenation , rheumatism, skin problems, stress, tranquilizer, tremors, tumors, ulcers, and as an aphrodisiac, appetite stimulant and antioxidant
Ecuador: For atherosclerosis, bronchitis, circulatory problems, diabetes, digestive disorders, hormonal problems, rheumatism, sexual dysfunction, infertility
Europe: For endocrine disorders, infertility, high cholesterol, immune disorders, menopause, menstrual disorders, nerve problems, stress
Japan: For cancer, the strengthening of steroids, cancer
Russia: For muscle growth, enhancement of steroids
Peru: For fever, malaria, diarrhea, dysentery, flatulence, stomach pains
United States: For chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, Epstein-Barr virus, hormonal disorders, hypertension, impotence, menopause, mononucleosis, nervousness, PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome), cell anemia, stress


SUMA
Main method of preparation:
Decoction and capsules
Key actions (in order):
Adattogeno, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens), aphrodisiac, steroid, immunostimulant

Main uses:

as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens) for balancing, energized, and to rejuvenate growth muscle
for hormonal disorders (menopause, PMS, etc.).
for chronic fatigue and general fatigue
to sexual disorders (impotence, frigidity, low libido, etc.).
for sickle cell anemia
Properties / actions documented by research:
Analgesic (relieves pain), anti-inflammatory, anticancer, anticancer, antileucemico, aphrodisiac, cellular protector, ipocolesterolemico (lowers cholesterol), immunomodulators (selectively modulates the hyperactive immune cells), steroid
Other properties / actions documented by traditional
Adattogeno, anti-allergic, antioxidant, cardiotonico (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), carminative (gas expelled), estrogen, immunostimulant, nerve (balances / calms nerves), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens the bodily functions)

Traditional preparation:
The Brazilian traditional remedy requires two cups a day of decoction prepared with 10 g of suma root boiled in a liter of water. Or 2-4 g of powdered suma capsules (the dose is depending on body weight) divided in 2-3 times per day. For standardized extracts follow odsaggio listed on the label.

Contraindications:
Suma contains a large amount of sterol that may have estrogenic properties or assets and thus cause an increase in the production of estrogen (not clinically proven). Do not use in case of estrogen-positive tumors.
The root powder may cause allergic reactions when inhaled. Avoid inhaling the powder of the roots.
Ingestion of large amounts of saponins (one of the elements present in suma) can sometimes cause slight gastric disorders including nausea and stomach cramps. Reduce the dosage if there is this side effect.

Interaction with drugs:
None documented

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