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- Where is the hoodia plant found?
- How do you propagate hoodia?
- How do you grow hoodia gordonii?
- What are the benefits of hoodia?
- Is hoodia safe to take?
- What is hoodia tea?
Where is the hoodia plant found?
The species of commercial interest, Hoodia gordonii is found from the fringes of the Kalahari Desert in the east through the southern and western regions of Namibia (and South Africa and Botswana), where it is common in localised areas in the transitional zone between the interior and the Namib Desert, that is its ...
How do you propagate hoodia?
Propagation is done mainly from seed. Cuttings are not really an option, as the severed ends very rarely form a callus from where roots will eventually form. Seeds are produced from June thru October each year. Seeds can be collected when the seed horns start to split down the middle and begin to open.
How do you grow hoodia gordonii?
Sow the seeds in March or April (southern hemisphere). By April of the following year the plants should be strong enough to be planted in a small, 9 cm plastic pot, using a well-drained potting medium. Hoodia gordonii once established will grow quickly. These plants respond well to organic fertiliser.
What are the benefits of hoodia?
Hoodia is a cactus-type plant from the Kalahari desert in Africa. People use hoodia to curb their appetite so they are able to lose weight. According to some claims, San bushmen in Africa eat hoodia to fight off hunger during long hunts.
Is hoodia safe to take?
Possible Side Effects
At lower doses, hoodia is considered safe and tolerable. However, at doses needed to effect appetite suppression, hoodia can often cause nausea, upset stomach, rapid heart rate, high blood pressure, abnormal skin sensations, and vomiting.
What is hoodia tea?
Hoodia, a succulent plant that grows in the Kalahari Desert, became popular for its purported appetite-reducing effects. It's sold in tablet, tea, liquid extract, powder, and patch form to boost weight loss.
