Sometimes science works forwards, by hypothesising how a molecule will help a disease according to its structure. And sometimes science works backwards, looking to history for inspiration. This is what happened with Sutherlandia.
Sutherlandia frutescens is a scrubby little bush, fond of the most arid regions of southern Africa. What makes this plant extraordinary is the way in which African tribes have used the leaves for centuries to treat cancer, ulcers, anxiety, flu and arthritis.
When scientists took this plant into the laboratory they found it to have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-fungal properties. It also (quite famously) stops wasting in cancer patients.
The next question to answer was how this plant had these effects. Sutherlandia frutescens, when analysed, was found to contain L-canavanine, pinitol, GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) and asparagine.
Amongst other therapeutic effects, the leaves are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immuno-modulating. It also seems to be very safe and well tolerated.
This is exactly what is needed to alleviate your pet’s itchiness and that is why we have included this herb in our Itch (Allergy) Formula.
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Hi. My dog was diagnosed with bladder cancer in December. She is om Provicox tablets. May I give her Sutherlandia and if so what will the dosage be. Thanks
Dorothy
Hi Dorothy. I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes, you can give her Sutherlandia. The recommended dose is 9mg per kg bodyweight, so you only need a tiny amount.
Thank you Beryl. Appreciate
Roxy’s weight is 23kg x 9g = 207g I need to give her
If it is in a tablet form and 1 tablet is 300mg, may I give her 3/4 of the tablet which means it is the 225mg per day?
Regareds
Dorothy
Hi Dorothy. Yes, perfect. (Just note it is 207mg not grams….)
My little yorkie has breast cancer can I give her some cancer bush tea
Yes, Esther, you can. Therecommended dose is 9mg per kg bodyweight, so you only need a tiny amount.
I have a Jack Russell with serious grass allergies. Would this be beneficial and if so, how many capsules daily?
The Allergy Formula will benefit him. Its a powder – half a teaspoon per day.
Is it safe to give my yorki some of the tea. A small amount. Reason he suffer from anxiety and also get fits. We tried canibus oil, nothing. His on patasium drops, tripeline as well as Finabon. If this will help I will try it. But I need to make sure it’s safe.
Elsa, I’d be very wary of giving this to a dog with issues like yours. The research into safety with epilepsy is not done as far as I know. Rather try our Calming chews: https://www.horseandpethealth.com/buy/calming-chews-30s/.
Hi, are there any health benefits of dried leaves and stems for horses?
Hi Jaco – yes there would be benefits but be careful with the dose. 🙂
Hi Beryl,
Is the Sutherlandia frutescens plant safe around horses?
Kind regards,
Sonya
Hi Sonya
Although there is no specific research regarding the safety of Sutherlandia in horses, it can be assumed to be safe for horses as studies that have been done on other mammals have shown that Sutherlandia is completely safe. Also, humans have been using Sutherlandia for centuries with little to no side effects been reported.
I hope this helps!