Sutherlandia (Cancer Bush)
Lessertia frutescens
A South African adaptogen traditionally used as a tonic for wasting, stress, and immune support.
Traditional use (african-diaspora): A South African adaptogen traditionally used as a tonic for wasting, stress, and immune support.
A South African adaptogen traditionally used as a tonic for wasting, stress, and immune support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A South African adaptogen traditionally used as a tonic for wasting, stress, and immune support.
Evidence strength: preclinical.
- See the evidence level above
- Immune effects (autoimmune caution); affects blood sugar; not for pregnancy.
- Autoimmune disease
- Pregnancy
Immune effects (autoimmune caution); affects blood sugar; not for pregnancy.
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.