Common Name: Cancer Bush
Botanical Name: Sutherlandia frutescens
Sutherlandia frutescens, known as Cancer Bush, is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. It is highly regarded in traditional medicine for its ability to boost the immune system and its use as a treatment for cancer and other chronic illnesses.
Medicinally, Cancer Bush is used to treat depression, inflammatory diseases, and as an appetite stimulant in wasting diseases.
In beauty, while not directly used, the antioxidants and compounds found in Cancer Bush suggest potential skin-protective benefits.
An interesting fact about Cancer Bush is that it is one of the most promising traditional medicines under investigation for its potential in integrative cancer therapies.