ÐIVINE BOTANICᾹL₷ HAVEN* suma powder (4 oz)

Description

Suma powder is produced from the root of a South American vine-like groundcover also known as Brazilian ginseng and locally as para tudo, which means "for all" in Portuguese. Suma root contains a number of active compounds, including a class of saponins called pfaffosides and allantoin, the same chemical found in comfrey. Suma powder is typically used to make cosmetic and personal care products, including tooth powWhile Pfaffia paniculata is the accepted scientific name for this herb, some sources refer to it by other botanical names, including Gomphrena paniculata, Hebanthe paniculata and Hebanthe eriantha. In South America, the plant is known as Para Toda, which means "does all things," a reference to the plant's historical use as a restorative, adaptogen and immunostimulant. Due to the herb's adaptogenic qualities, suma is also known as Brazilian ginseng. Suma root is a good source of beta-sitosterol, vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K, iron, magnesium, zinc and nearly two dozen amino acids. The root also contains a significant amount of saponins, most notably a novel group called pfaffosides. ders, mouthwashes, shampoos and lotions.CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS:California Proposition 65 applies,your package will arrive with stickers.