How to Brew Sutherlandia Medicinal Tea

Sutherlandia is a shrub native to the drier regions of South Africa. The plant traditionally has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, especially inflammation and pain, infections and cancer. Although some research suggests Sutherlandia is well-tolerated by healthy adults, more research is needed to validate the medicinal uses of the herb.

Things You'll Need

• 1/4 cup of fresh Sutherlandia leaves and flowers or 1 tbsp. of the dried herb
• 1 cup boiling water
• Strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Pour boiling water over the fresh or dried herb. Steep for five minutes.

• 2

  Strain the tea and drink it.

• 3

  Drink two or three cups a day as an herbal supplement. Talk with your doctor if you are undergoing any treatment or taking prescribed medications to avoid harmful drug interactions.