Suma root is available as whole herb for tea or in powder to make capsules.
Medicinal uses
Fatigue, Immune booster and stress
Properties:
• Adaptogen (helps your body to adapt to stress)
• Stimulant, stimulates the blood and oxygen to give you more energy
• Tonic, works like turtle medicine to improve the underlying health of the body
Benefits and Uses of Suma Root:
Suma root has the ability to act as an adaptogen, helping the body to cope with stress, increasing energy levels and resistance to disease. Suma root has also been called “Brazilian Ginseng” in part due to the similarity with Ginseng.
Preparation Method:
The dry root has a spicy-vanilla like flavor that makes a very tasty tea. Steep 1 teaspoon per cup 2 – 3 minutes depending on how strong you like your tea.
The powdered can be sprinkled on food or added to beverages.