Suma (Brazilian Ginseng)
Hebanthe eriantha
An Amazonian adaptogenic root ('para todo' — 'for everything') used for stamina and stress resilience.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): An Amazonian adaptogenic root ('para todo' — 'for everything') used for stamina and stress resilience.
An Amazonian adaptogenic root ('para todo' — 'for everything') used for stamina and stress resilience.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- An Amazonian adaptogenic root ('para todo' — 'for everything') used for stamina and stress resilience.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Inhaled root dust can trigger asthma; hormone-sensitive caution.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Inhaled root dust can trigger asthma; hormone-sensitive caution.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.