Dried Cancer Bush – 75g

Dried Cancer Bush (Sutherlandia) leaves and stems, sold in 75g packets. It is also known as sutherlandia, cancer bush, balloon pea (Eng.); umnwele(Xhosa & Zulu); kankerbos, blaasbossie, blaas-ertjie, eendjies, gansiekeurtjie, klappers, hoenderbelletjie (Afr.)

Benefits of Cancer Bush:

1. The early colonists regarded it as giving successful results in the treatment of chicken pox, stomach problems, and in the treatment of internal cancers.
2. It is also known to have been used in the treatment of eye troubles, the eyes being bathed with a decoction of the plant.
3. Used to treat colds, flu, asthma, TB, bronchitis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, liver problems, hemorrhoids, piles, bladder, uterus & ‘women’s’ complaints, diarrhea & dysentery, stomach ailments, heartburn, peptic ulcers, backache, diabetes, varicose veins and inflammation.
4. Used in the treatment of mental and emotional stress, including irritability, anxiety and depression and is used as a gentle tranquilizer.

Uses for Dried Cancer Bush

1. Infusions & Decoctions
2. Capsules

Cancer Bush Tea

Add 1 teaspoon of dried cancer bush to 200ml boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes, then strain and drink.