African Potato 60capsules

Description

Other Names:

Hypoxidaceae (family) / Inkomfe Hypoxis / Star Flower / Inkomfe (Zulu) / Hypoxis Rooperi

Botanical Description:

Tuberous perennial with star shaped, broad, slightly hairy leaves arranged one above the other to form three groups spreading outwards from the centre of the plant.

Long slender hairy stems bear bright yellow star shaped flowers.

Parts Used:

• Tuberous Rootstock
• Corn
• Tuber

Main Uses:

• Nutritionally beneficial for prostrate and bladder problems, urinary infections and immune system enhancement. Also helpful for arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
• Also helpful for arthritis, rheumatism and gout.
• Scientific studies have established that the plant is a rich source of sterols and sterolins.
• The benefits for prostrate adenoma have been ascribed to, Phytosterol Glycosides, mainly B-Sitosterols, which by enzymatic effect inhibits S Alpha-Reductase which converts testosterone into Dihydro-Testosterone (DHT) and decreases the binding of Dihydro-Testosterone within the prostate.

Warnings:

• Rated relatively safe when taken in appropriate quantities for short periods of time.
• When taken for any ailments if symptoms persist for more than three weeks consult your doctor or herbal practitioner.
• Although traditionally decoctions are given to children as a tonic, due to lack of research, not recommended for children under 12. Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation may be hazardous. Always consult with your doctor or herbal practitioner.

Pregnancy & Lactation:

Not recommended for pregnant women or those planning pregnancy. It is therefore always advisable to consult with your doctor or herbal practitioner before taking any medication or supplements.

Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers when mother takes small or usual amounts have not been proved but may exist. It is therefore always advisable to consult with you doctor or herbal practitioner.