The Story Of Hoodia

Hoodia gordonii is a succulent plant found in Namibia, Angola, South Africa and Botswana. The San people of Kalahari Desert were found to possess the knowledge of its many uses. They used the plant as an appetite suppressant when they go for hunting which would last a few days. The extracts of this plant was patented by South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in 1997. CSIR named the extract P57. CSIR then sold the exclusive rights of P57 to Phytopharm, a British drug company. Phytopharm in turn licensed the right to produce to Pfizer. But Hoodia became internationally well known only after BBC reported on the plant in 2003. Later in 2004, 60 Minutes reported its use as a natural appetite suppressant.

Herbs Versus The Complications Of Pharmaceuticals

Herbs are often thought of as being less effective than pharmaceuticals, but in reality, they are just as or more effective and do not have the negative side effects. They have phytochemicals, which are parts that make up a plant and make it good for your health. Plants are the oldest form of medication there is and there is an herb for just about any condition or illness. They can do everything from healing and cleaning wounds, easing a cough, or making you more psychologically sound.