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How to Brew Sutherlandia Medicinal TeaBy Ramona French, eHow ContributorTea made from Sutherlandia is a traditional South African herbal remedy.Sutherlandia is a shrub native to the drier regions of South Africa. The plant traditionally has been used to treat a wide variety of ailments, especially inflammation and pain, infections and cancer. Although some research suggests Sutherlandia is well-tolerated by healthy adults, more research is needed to validate the medicinal uses of the herb.Other People Are Reading What Is Turmeric Powder Used for? Tea Leaf Benefits Print this articleThings Youll Need 1/4 cup of fresh Sutherlandia leaves and flowers or 1 tbsp. of the dried herb 1 cup boiling water StrainerInstructions1Pour boiling water over the fresh or dried herb. Steep for five minutes.2Strain the tea and drink it.3Drink two or three cups a day as an herbal supplement. Talk with your doctor if you are undergoing any treatment or taking prescribed medications to avoid harmful drug interactions.Sponsored LinksAdult Weight Loss CampPremierFitnessC/Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Regimen W/ a #1 Rated Program. Call Now!Loose Leaf Earl Grey TBest Luxury Loose Leaf Tea Blend! Buy 10g Tea Sample for Only 1.95Ask a Dr: ConstipationHealth.JustA/ConstipationA Doctor Will Answer You Now! Questions Answered Every 9 Seconds.Survive kidney cancer?KidneyCYour source for survival statistics and expert adviceTips & WarningsThe herb has a bitter taste, so it wont be the same as sipping more familiar herbal teas. For a milder taste, combine a teaspoon of Sutherlandia with a milder tea such as South African roiboos tea.Herbs sometimes can have potent side effects. Dont drink Sutherlandia tea if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are undergoing medical treatment or taking prescription herbs. Discuss this and all herbs with your doctor as some herbs do interact with medications. Dont rely on Sutherlandia tea as a substitute for medical treatment if you have a serious illness.Read more: How to Brew Sutherland