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Lessertia frutescens
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
South African cancer bush used as traditional immune tonic. Contains L-canavanine and pinitol with adaptogenic properties.
South African cancer bush used as traditional immune tonic. Contains L-canavanine and pinitol with adaptogenic properties. Key active compounds include L-canavanine, pinitol, GABA.
L-canavanine, along with pinitol and GABA, are the primary bioactive compounds in Sutherlandia Frutescens. These compounds modulates immune cell activity and cytokine production, improves insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism, regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.
Immune modulation
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Adaptogenic effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Blood sugar regulation
Treating wasting diseases
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Boosting immunity
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Treating cancer (folk use)
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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