Hoodia Gordonii

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Hoodia is a genus of the family Apocynaceae, subfamily Asclepiadoideae, Stapeliae cluster. Hoodia genus occurs in areas with summer rains in Angola, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. It also occurs in areas with winter rainfall in Namibia. Only the species H. currorii subsp. lugardii occurs in Botswana and the Limpopo, 26 degrees east longitude. The highest species diversity achieved in Namibia (11 taxa) and South Africa (9 taxa).

Hoodia gordonii was discovered by Paterson in December 1778 in Upington. Mr. Francis Masson, a famous botanist, called type Stapelia gordonii. In 1830, the House and Sweet Decnem transferred to the genus Hoodia, which was named in honor of Van Hood, a keen succulent growers.

Hoodia gordonii is a succulent stem, which has a single stem in his youth. Gradually with age produces up to 50 branches and then reach up to 30 kg weight .. Plants under ideal conditions can reach heights of up to 1 m. Flowers are created on top of or close by, to 7.5 cm wide, spaced area, no chips. They vary in color from pale straw through orange to dark chestnut. They come in August or September. Ovaries ripen in October and November. Smell, even when the glass is not characteristic odor. Their care is mainly pollinated by flies. Botany means such as pollination myophilie. The seeds resemble miniature goats or antilopím corners, Afrikaans "bokhorings.

Hoodia gordonii is found in the northeastern part of the Western Cape province in the north and northwestern areas of the Northern Cape and southern Namibia. Not picky in the habitats. It survives in the sand deposition (Kalahari), on dry rocky slopes in full sun, but also under xerofytními bushes. These sites determine the thermal tolerance of species - from 40 ° C - 3 ° C This species in the wild normally live to 15 years in culture up to 25 years.

The plant essentially multiply the seeds .. Cuttings are a last opportunities, as very rarely roots, mostly dry, or rot. Seeds are collected semi-dry even in a period when the ovary begins to crack in their own half. Seeds are light brown in color, are flat and are associated with their fluffy one end of the fluff, which act as a parachute. Seeds are distributed by wind. Seedlings grow best under the protection of shrubs to protect their shade from strong sunshine.
Výsevům applies to sandy loam with a small number of very well-matured compost. Seeds are sown up to a maximum depth of 5 mm. Keyring are robust and therefore it is necessary to sow thinly. Excessively nezavlažujeme, or seeds or seedlings will uhnívat. During open seeding and optimum temperature of 28-30 degrees Fahrenheit, low watering 4 times a week. Early sowing move to sunny location. Winter Water your only once every two weeks. If you do fall, it sowing, plants provide enough light, then a year the plants are so strong that it is transplanted into a 10 cm pot. In the third year the plant is already 25 cm high and can take up to 10 branches. In his adolescence plant growth accelerates.
The use of Hoodia Gordonii has long been known. The natives use these plants to treat minor infections of the stomach and various uses have been recorded in northern Botswana, northern Namibia, northwestern South Africa and Angola. Since time immemorial, but mainly use the plant to suppress appetite and thirst during their long hunting trips. At the same time using the plant as a cure for severe abdominal pain or cramps, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, high blood pressure and diabetes. Hoodia is also food for them, though not preferred. Tastiest, before the advent of rainy season (in spring). Then she likes to eat the white bushmen.

In 1977, the South Africa Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) isolated the ingredient Hoodia, called p57, which is the responsibility of suppressing hunger and thirst. Development was stopped because of difficulty with side effects on the liver, only in 2002 was officially recognized as an ingredient P57. Ongoing review of the various suppliers pills Alkemists Pharmaceuticals found that at least half of the products contain no ingredients from Hoodia. Currently offered about 300 drugs worldwide. The net mass goronii Hoodia is possible in the U.S. market to receive a $ 250 per kilogram.
Hoodia gordonii is a protected plant which may be in wild plants harvested only with permission of the government. The species is also listed in CITES
Phytopharm clinical trial demonstrated that repeated administration of large doses of Hoodia extract caused a statistically significant decrease in daily calorie intake. Within 15 days calorie intake had decreased by approximately 1000 kcal per day.
In fact, the active substance in the plant at steady state and the consumption of untreated plants leads to a reduction in caloric intake to 30-40%. Preparation is simple. A couple of times daily ingests a piece of the stem This is odkrájí barbs on the edge of the ribs, to rid the skin and the flesh are broken or out of juice squeezes. It is enjoyed.
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--No permanent diet
--No specialized food
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--Is feeling hungry
-, Maintaining a feeling of good health and energy.
- No harmful side-effects
--All-natural product
--You will not wake up at night from hunger and stress

Hoodia gordonii (Masson) Sweet ex Decne 1930

synonyms: Stapelia gordonii Masson, Dyer barklyi hoodia, hoodia husabensis Nel, Dinter Schltr hoodia, hoodia langite Ober. & Letty, hoodia Burke Nebra., Hoodia albispina Nebra., Bainite Dyer Hoodia, Hoodia longispina Plowes, hoodia pillansii Nebra., Hoodia rosea Ober. & Letty, hoodia whitesloaneana Dinter ex ACWhite & B. Sloane

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