Pfaffia paniculata or also known as Suma or Brazilian ginseng is a tropical, large and shrubby vine that has a deep and extensive root system. Although suma root is often called “Brazilian ginseng” , is not actually part of the ginseng plant family, it just has similar, energizing qualities. Commonly found in South America, it belongs to the family Amaranthaceae. Suma is very nutritionally rich. It contains antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins A, B, E, and K, minerals, and electrolytes. The electrolytes and B vitamins provide its energizing effect. Suma also contains germanium and two anabolic agents, allantoin and ecdysterone.
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