Promune

Sutherlandia frutescens plant extract

Medicinal plant commonly known as the cancer bush. Read more below…

L-canavanine

Anti-cancer, anti-viral and anti-microbial properties

Pinotol

Reduces blood sugar levels which can benefit diabetics

GABA

An amino acid and important neurotransmitter, regulating brain messages and having a calming effect, protecting the brain from overloading which can lead to depression and anxiety

Asparagine

This amino acid balances the central nervous system, preventing people becoming either over-excited or depressed. It also stimulates the kidneys and liver to work properly but supplementing asparagine during illness can play a vital role in assisting the body’s metabolism.

There are no known side effects.

Formula

Suntherlandia 90mg

Fructescens (extract)

Microcrystalline Cellulose 120mg

Dosage and directions for use:

People weighing under 70kg should take 1 capsule daily after breakfast.
People weighing 70kg or more should take 2 capsules daily after breakfast.

Not recommended for children under the age of 12.
Not to be taken during pregnancy or when breastfeeding.

Pharmacological action:

Promune contains Suntherlandia extract from the aerial parts of the Suntherlandia frutescens plant. Its constituents are L-canavanine, pinitol, GABA and asparagine.

L-canavanine, a non-protein amino acid, has been shown to be an inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase.

Pinitol is used in the treatment of various metabolic disorders.

GABA is defined as a non-essential amino acid and plays an important role in the biosynthesis of glycoproteins and exists in all cell types.

Aspargine assists the central nervous system to maintain a degree of balance, preventing over-excitation or –relaxation. It also helps to stimulate the kidneys and liver to function effectively.

Sutherlandia frutescens

The medicinal properties of the Sutherlandia frutescens plant have been widely used and respected for a long time in South Africa.  Traditionally, an infusion or decoction (mashing, then boiling in water) was made from the leaves.

It is used to treat a wide range of ailments and conditions, listed below and is regarded as a good, general treatment.

Known Uses:-

• Enhance feeling of well-being

• Increase energy levels

• Support the Immune system

• Longevity

• Quality-of-life tonic for cancers, HIV/AIDS and TB

• Reduce stress (mental and emotional), depression and anxiety, grief – GABA is known to be low at times of stress and the high levels in Sutherlandia are thought to help the body find the resources to deal with the situation.

• PMT;hot flushes and irritability in menopause

• Mild to moderate hypertension, panic attacks

• Colds, influenza and fevers (since 1918 ‘flu pandemic)

• Prevention and treatment of Asthma

• TB and bronchitis

• Heartburn, peptic ulcer, gastritis and reflux oesophagitis

• Stomach problems, diarrhoea; (historically) dysentery

• Stimulate the appetite in wasted patients (not healthy people), from cancer, TB or AIDS – when a little is taken before meals, it can help with digestion and improve the appetite.

• Liver problems and viral hepatitis

• Gentle remedy for constipation, as it is slightly purgative at higher doses

• Haemorrhoids, piles and bladder problems such as cystitis

• Painful joint conditions, rheumatism, gout and rheumatoid arthritis

• Backache , Osteo-arthritis

• Varicose veins

• Type 2 diabetes

• Washing wounds

• Chicken pox

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and ME

• Eye problems

Sutherlandia is also thought to have some anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic activity and research in this is on-going.

The plant grows naturally in the dry areas of South Africa.  The original inhabitants of the Cape, the Khoi San and Nama people washed wounds with a Sutherlandia decoction and took the tonic to reduce fevers. Zulu warrior widows used it as a gentle tranquilliser during the period of mourning, to aid their grief, as it can elevate mood. The early colonists used it to treat chicken pox and stomach problems and in the treatment of internal cancers.  Those with eye problems also bathed their eyes with the decoction.

Sutherlandia frutescens has also been cultivated as a garden plant with its beautiful red flowers, often referred to as the ‘Balloon pea’ because of its seed pod.

It is also known as the ‘Cancer Bush’ with a reputation as an important ‘immune booster’ tonic to improve the overall health of cancer and HIV/AIDS patients. Claims of it being a ‘cancer cure’ are over-stated but there does appear to be a beneficial effect for those with immune disorders, as it stimulates the immune system. The main advantage is that the tonic helps the body to better cope with the illness.

NB: Cancer patients should be assessed and managed by a healthcare practitioner and appropriate decisions made as to if/how Sutherlandia can be used as part of their regime.

In Sotho it is called motlepelo, meaning ‘bringing back the heart/light’ – the plant is traditionally used for shock and stress. Zulu warriors returning from battle would be given an infusion of Sutherlandia as a calming tea.

The ancient Zulu name insiswa means ‘the one which dispels darkness’ – referring to the tonic’s anti-depressant properties and wide-ranging effects.

The present Zulu name unwele means ‘hair’ – stopping people ‘pulling out their hair’ in distress!

http://www.sutherlandia.org

Food supplements are not drugs and do not substitute any medical treatment

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