Suma is a perennial South American climbing plant traditionally used by Indigenous Amazonian peoples as an adaptogenic tonic to enhance stamina, endurance, and overall vitality during physically demanding activities. Its underground rhizomes, rich in saponins and polysaccharides, have been valued for centuries as a nourishing restorative believed to support hormonal balance and sustained energy.
root, rhizome
decoction, tincture, capsule, powder
1–3g dried root daily as decoction; 2–4ml tincture 2–3x daily
Generally very safe. High doses may cause digestive upset.
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