Cancer Bush | Sutherlandia Frutescens | lessertia frutescens

Cancer bush originates in southern Africa and it is distributed widely in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. In South Africa, the plant is found in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape and Mpumalanga provinces.

Treats:

• Immune Booster in the treatment of HIV/Aids
• Chicken Pox
• Internal cCncers
• Colds & Flu
• Asthma
• TB & Bronchitis
• Rheumatism
• Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
• Liver problems
• Haemorrhoids
• Piles
• Bladder and Uterus problems
• Diarrhoea
• Dysentery
• Stomach Ailments
• Heartburn
• Peptic Ulcers
• Backache
• Diabetes
• Varicose Veins
• Inflammation.

It is also used in treatment of mental and emotional stress, including irritability, anxiety and depression and it could aid digestion and improve the appetite.

Common names:

Sutherlandia, cancer bush, balloon pea, (English); umnwele, unwele (isiXhosa and isiZulu); kankerbossie, blaasbossie, blaasertjie, gansie, gansiekeurtjie, klappers, hoenderbelletjie (Afrikaans), phetola, mokakana (Setswana), lerumo-lamadi (North-Sotho), musa- pelo, motlepelo (Sesotho)