The Hoodia Plant - its medicinal use and more

Released on = January 18, 2006, 2:11 am

Press Release Author = The Hoodia Plant

Industry = Accounting

Press Release Summary = The medicinal use of Hoodia is long known by the indigenous
populations of Southern Africa, who use these plants for treating indigestion and
small infections. Recently the pharmaceutical companies discovered that Hoodia
extracts can be used to lower blood pressure and reduce the appetite. This
breakthrough research lead to such a demand for Hoodia plants, that a protected
status was imposed in several countries like Namibia.

Press Release Body = Hoodia is a genus in the plant family Apocynaceae, in the part
of the family previously treated as a separate family Asclepiadaceae. They are stem
succulents that can reach up to 1 m high and present exuberant flowers, often with
flesh colour and strong smell. Hoodias are protected plants, typical of the Namib
Desert, ranging from Central Namibia to southern Angola, especially in plains and
rocky areas. Common names include \"Bushmans Hat\" and \"Queen of the Namib\".

The medicinal use of Hoodia is long known by the indigenous populations of Southern
Africa, who use these plants for treating indigestion and small infections. Recently
the pharmaceutical companies discovered that Hoodia extracts can be used to lower
blood pressure and reduce the appetite. This breakthrough research lead to such a
demand for Hoodia plants, that a protected status was imposed in several countries
like Namibia.

The native Bushmans name for this plant is Xshoba.

Hoodias are also grown as garden plants.


The Hoodia Plant

The cactus-like Hoodia Gordonii plant is native to the Kalahari desert region of
Southern Africa.

Hoodia is a member of the Asclepiadoideae sub-family of the Apocynaceae family which
is a genus of succulents plants that are related to cacti.


There are 13 species of Hoodia, twelve of which are native to Southern Africa. The
plant is seen as a small clump of upright stems having a palish green color. Hoodia
are extremely difficult to grow and require a lot of attention and precise
regulation of temperature, sunlight and water.


The discovery of Hoodia

It was not until the mid 1970s that commercial and scientific interest appeared for
using Hoodia Gordonii cactus extract as an appetite suppressant.

Over the next thirty years, South Africa\'s National Laboratory worked on isolating
and identifying the active compound in Hoodia Gordonii that was responible for the
appetite suppressant effects.


The active compound that is responsible for the effects of Hoodia Gordonii on
appetite has been named \"P57\" by the pharmaceutical companies.


Hoodia Gordonii taken regularly as a diet supplement provides:

* a reduced interest in eating
* the ability to feel \"full\" much quicker than before
* a much greater period between meals

Hoodia does not cause the common side effects of most diet supplements, including
the \"stimulant effect\", which can consist
of nausea, jitteriness, and headache.


Hoodia Gordonii FACTS:


> Hoodia is 100% All Natural

> Caffeine, Ephedra and Stimulant FREE

> Most effective known plant to drastically reduce appetite

> No known side effects

> Helps you lose weight naturally

> Multiple scientific studies prove effectivness




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