Nutrition

The Amazing Health Benefits of Suma Root

Suma Plant

Where It Grows

This plant is native to Latin America, Ecuador, Brazil, Peru, Panama and Venezuela

Suma Root Benefits

Suma root has been used for hundreds of years for it’s medicinal properties. It is considered an adaptogen, a substance that strengthens and protects the body and mind against stress.

The natives of South America would consume it daily to increase their physical strength, energy and stamina. It promotes balance of the hormones and strengthens the adrenal glands. It is a powerful immune system booster.

Many people use suma to treat illnesses like skin problems, diabetes, tumors and the symptoms of menopause.

Suma root has, in the past been marketed as Brazilian ginseng though it is not a true ginseng and comes from a different plant genus. It does exhibit similar properties though, such as stress reliever and normalizing the body’s systems.

It has been used to treat chronic fatigue, heart disease and as an anti-inflammatory. It possesses pain killing properties and may be helpful to people with arthritis and other types of pain.............
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