Suma

🌿 Suma Root (Pfaffia paniculata)

Also known as: Brazilian Ginseng • Para Todo (“For Everything”) • Pfaffia Root
Family: Amaranthaceae
Origin: Brazil
Parts Used: Root
Primary Use: Adaptogen • Energy & Vitality • Hormonal Balance • Immune Support

✨ Description

Suma Root, often called Brazilian Ginseng, is a powerful adaptogenic herb treasured throughout the Amazon and South America. Its name, Para Todo — meaning “for everything” — reflects its reputation as a universal tonic used to support vitality, strength, and endurance.

Though not a true ginseng, Suma contains a unique combination of pfaffic acids, saponins, and germanium, compounds that promote cellular oxygenation, immune resilience, and hormonal harmony. Traditionally used by Brazilian herbalists as a rejuvenating daily tonic, Suma supports the body’s ability to adapt to physical, mental, and emotional stress while restoring natural energy.

💪 Internal Uses & Benefits

• Adaptogenic Support: Helps the body adapt to stress and maintain balance.
• Energy & Endurance: Enhances stamina and supports athletic performance without overstimulation.
• Hormonal Health: Supports both male and female reproductive balance and libido.
• Blood Sugar & Circulation: Promotes healthy blood sugar and oxygen flow to tissues.
• Immune Function: Encourages cellular repair and immune strength.

How to Use:

• Tea or Decoction: Simmer 1–2 tsp of root in 1 cup water for 10–15 minutes; drink 1–2 times daily.
• Powder: Add ½–1 tsp to smoothies, teas, or tonics.
• Capsules or Extract: Take as directed, often combined with other adaptogens for full-spectrum support.

Pairs Well With:

• Maca or Ashwagandha: For hormonal and energy support.
• Ginseng or Eleuthero: For stamina and vitality.
• Bladderwrack or Burdock Root: For nutrient-rich cleansing and metabolic balance.

💧 External & Alternative Uses

• Can be used in herbal bath blends for rejuvenation and muscle relaxation.
• Infused oils or salves made with Suma Root support tired muscles and joints.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Element: Fire & Earth
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus & Root

Suma’s energy is grounding yet empowering — it strengthens your core vitality while reconnecting you to your inner source of power. It embodies resilience, courage, and life force, helping the user rise through challenges and reclaim strength.

Affirmation:

“I am strong, grounded, and full of life. My energy flows freely and renews me each day.”

🌾 Harvest & Sourcing

Our wildcrafted Suma Root is sustainably harvested in Brazil, where it grows naturally along the rainforest floor. Each root is carefully dried and powdered to preserve its earthy aroma, mild sweetness, and adaptogenic potency.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Mildly sweet, earthy, nutty.
• Energetic Profile: Warming, strengthening, balancing.

⚠️ Warnings

• Avoid during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• May mildly affect hormone levels; consult a physician if taking hormonal medications.
• Use in moderation as part of a balanced regimen.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Suma Root is a personal favorite for rebuilding after long periods of exhaustion or emotional burnout. It’s a gentle yet powerful adaptogen that supports the entire system — mind, body, and spirit.
When combined with Maca or Ashwagandha, it creates a steady, natural uplift without caffeine or crash.

“Your body already knows how to heal. Suma reminds it to remember.”