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26-04-2022, 17:40 #1
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Cancer Bush?
I found this growing on my shooting range, I believe it is Cancer Bush/Kankerbos Sutherlandia frutescens but would appreciate some input from someone knowledgeable.
If it is cancer bush it is supposed to have medicinal properties amongst other interesting uses.
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26-04-2022, 18:19 #2
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Re: Cancer Bush?
Yes, common in sandy soil in the Western Cape.
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26-04-2022, 22:38 #3
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Re: Cancer Bush?
Never seen it before, what an odd looking flower.
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26-04-2022, 22:47 #4
Re: Cancer Bush?
I order for my customers who are on chronic treatment for various conditions from cancer to various immuno-compromised conditions.
Parts used are dried leaves and twigs.
EXTRACT:
Pharmacology of Sutherlandia frutescens
The therapeutic properties of Sutherlandia are based on its ability to help the human body to mobilize its own immunologic and physiologic resources to help combat diseases and fight mental and emotional stress.11 Several reviews have been published on the pharmacologic activities of S. frutescens.1,8,12 In vitro and in vivo studies carried out on the leaf and whole plant extracts have provided evidence of its antiproliferative, antiviral, antistress, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antithrombotic properties, thus validating the traditional claims.1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3924790/
https://www.herbgarden.co.za/mountai...nfo.php?id=130
NB: I am not associated with this company in anyway.live out your imagination , not your history.
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26-04-2022, 22:51 #5
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26-04-2022, 23:05 #6
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Re: Cancer Bush?
No lie. When i saw the title cancer bush. Oddly enough first thought was the other cancer/pain/everything else treating plant ..
Not to side track .but wow, have not /seen / heard of this plant before
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27-04-2022, 02:42 #7
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27-04-2022, 04:58 #8
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Re: Cancer Bush?
Beneficial plant, like many other indigenous plants. Thanks for sharing.
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27-04-2022, 07:10 #9
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27-04-2022, 10:53 #10
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