Suma Root and Powder Profile Also known as Pfaffia paniculata
(and glomerata) Suma is an indigenous plant to South America,
most notably Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Traditionally
it has been used as a food product for many forest foragers and
was occasionally administered for a variety of ailments, hence
its nickname "para tudo," meaning "for all." Because of its
rather Vanilla like flavor this botanical can be easily consumed
for those with palatable sensitivities. Rich in Amino Acids,
electrolytes, trace minerals, pfaffic acid, Germanium,
Sitosterol, Stigmasterol, Beta-ecdysone, and Saponins. Western
herbal medicine uses the dried root in whole, cut or powdered
form. Fresh root seems to be fairly "tannic" for palatable
consumption. Tea decoction from the root, powdered root
sprinkled on food or in beverages, as a liquid herbal extract,
and capsules (non-standardized) from powdered root. Not much
research has been carried out for this particular botanical and
to date there have not been any released