hoodia
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Introduction
South African desert plant native to the Kalahari desert*. Used by tribal hunters to diminish hunger & thirst during long trips.
* Only place in the world where hoodia grows wild. Component of: Trimspa promoted by Anna Nicole Smith
Indications
(uses)
No reliable evidence that it works or is safe.[1]
Not recommended.[1]
Animals fed hoodia loose weight.[2]
More general terms
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Prescriber's Letter 11(6):32 2004 Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=200605&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 60 minutes