Description
This wonderful herb is brought to us from deep within the Brazilian Amazon. Suma Root (Pfaffia paniculata) is renown for its energy enhancing properties. It’s not only in the “superfood” category, it’s often referred to as “Brazilian Ginseng” because it’s such an effective adaptogen and sexual wellness herb.* What’s an adaptogen, you ask? It’s a group of herbs that are basically “vitality tonics”, where they provide support and energy without the jitters of caffeine, with the added benefit of increasing overall well-being. Although the activity isn’t always known, the results in double-blind studies produce accurate results. So, Suma Root has been shown to support the body through mental and physical stress by helping to balance multiple body systems including cardiovascular, central nervous system, digestive system, and the reproductive system.
Yes, that’s a bold claim for a Sextracts Singles Capsule, but there is more than ample evidence to back up those bold statements. Suma Root is even gaining popularity as an herbal folk remedy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. But we’re not here for the great health benefits of Suma Root; we’re here to discuss the science behind its use as a sexual wellness herb.
If the above effects were all that Suma Root had to offer, that might actually be enough. Increased vitality, increased energy, and enhanced well-being all add up to increasing our appetite for sexual activity. But in several published studies (referenced below), Suma Root has been shown to increase libido (sexual appetite), perhaps act as an effective fertility enhancer, and even seems to help “remove physical and mental blockages” in relation to sexual wellness.
In addition, Suma naturally contains a wide range of nutrients, including a powerful natural antioxidant. There are essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids and trace elements, all of which contribute to a healthy sexual lifestyle. In fact, researchers have identified over 150 chemical constituents in the root in all. This includes 19 amino acids, iron, magnesium, cobalt, silica and zinc. There are also some vitamins to be found in ample quantity such as vitamins A, B-1, B-2, E, and K. The antioxidant mentioned above is in the form of the trace element germanium.
According to the American Pharmaceutical Association, herbalists in North America believe Suma is an “energizing adaptogen.” And there’s another term we want to briefly explain: An energizing adaptogen is anything that helps boost the immune system while also combating low energy or fatigue. Anecdotal evidence shows that Suma Root is often “prescribed” by herbalists to help fight the exhaustion that occurs from viral infections, and to combat a wide range of conditions that involve low energy. This is very similar to Panax Ginseng, famous for its capabilities when it comes to increasing overall well-being.
One of my favorite studies is a 1999 study published in the journal “Psychopharmacology.”It was a study on rats, but the case they made for Suma Root is undeniable. The study was performed on male rats that were impotent or “sexually sluggish.” Results showed that an extract made from the Pfaffia paniculata plant improved the impotent rats’ ability to perform sexually. The researchers concluded, conclusively, that Pfaffia paniculata was effective as a “sexual stimulant.”
That’s a win-win for both men and women as this Sextracts Sexual Wellness Herb continues to gain traction and popularity in the sexual wellness community!
Main Support: Both Sexes / Vitality / Intensity
Size: 60 Capsule Bottle of Suma Root
REFERENCES:
Arletti, R., A. Benelli, E. Cavazzuti, G. Scarpetta, and A. Bertolini. “Stimulating Property of Turnera Diffusa and Pfaffia Paniculata Extracts on the Sexual Behavior of Male Rats.” Psychopharmacology 143.1 (1999): 15-19.
Gorelick-Feldman, Jonathan, Wendie Cohick, and Ilya Raskin. “Ecdysteroids Elicit a Rapid Ca2 Flux Leading to Akt Activation and Increased Protein Synthesis in Skeletal Muscle Cells.” Steroids 75.10 (2010): 632-37.
Oshima, Masami, and Yeunhwa Gu. “Pfaffia Paniculata-Induced Changes in Plasma Estradiol-17β, Progesterone and Testosterone Levels in Mice.” Journal of Reproduction and Development J. Reprod. Dev. 49.2 (2003): 175-80.
Silva, Tereza Cristina Da, Bruno Cogliati, Ana Paula Da Silva, Heidge Fukumasu, Gokithi Akisue, Márcia Kazumi Nagamine, Patrícia Matsuzaki, Mitsue Haraguchi, Silvana Lima Górniak, and Maria Lúcia Zaidan Dagli. “Pfaffia Paniculata (Brazilian Ginseng) Roots Decrease Proliferation and Increase Apoptosis but Do Not Affect Cell Communication in Murine Hepatocarcinogenesis.” Experimental and Toxicologic Pathology 62.2 (2010): 145-55.
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