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Nature's Medicines Hoodia Gordonii Botanical Extract (10ml)

Kalahari succulent for appetite and satiety

Appetite Support
R 250.00
10ml dropper – approx. 65–130 uses
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Hoodia gordonii is a rare succulent native to the Kalahari desert — used by the San people for generations to manage hunger and sustain endurance on long desert hunting expeditions. Our wild-crafted, CITES-compliant, alcohol-free extract honours this San botanical tradition with no alcohol, no sugar, and no fillers. A non-stimulant botanical for those looking to support appetite management and intermittent fasting routines, sourced in full compliance with South African conservation law.

• Traditionally used by the San people to manage hunger on long expeditions
• May support reduced feelings of hunger between meals
• Wild-crafted, CITES-compliant, and ethically sourced
• Alcohol-free with no stimulants
• Rare Kalahari botanical with a unique San intellectual property heritage
• Those looking to manage feelings of hunger between meals
• Individuals following intermittent fasting or calorie-conscious routines
• Anyone interested in indigenous San botanical traditions
• Those seeking a non-stimulant appetite-support botanical
• Adults wanting an ethically sourced, CITES-compliant supplement
• Take 3–5 drops in water before meals
• Best taken 20–30 minutes before eating for optimal effect
• Use consistently for best results
• Pairs well with Sceletium (Kanna) for mood and appetite balance
Hoodia gordonii (Kalahari succulent) extract
Vegetable Glycerine
Purified Water

Key phytochemicals:
P57AS3 (Steroidal Glycoside)
Pregnane Glycosides
Gordonoside
Sterols
Flavonoids
• CITES-compliant sourcing — harvested within South African conservation regulations
• Not evaluated by SAHPRA — not a medicine
• Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease
• Consult a healthcare professional before use
• For adult use only
• Traditional Health Practice No: 000 1167/008 — T/Dr Ras AMJ Baker

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Hoodia is listed on Appendix II of CITES. Nature's Medicines sources it in full compliance with South African conservation regulations and within the benefit-sharing framework recognising San intellectual property.
The steroidal glycoside P57AS3 is the primary active compound traditionally associated with Hoodia's satiety-supporting character. Take 20–30 minutes before meals for best results.
No. Hoodia is not a stimulant — it does not contain caffeine or other stimulating compounds. It supports a sense of satiety without stimulating the nervous system.
Yes. Many users take it during intermittent fasting to manage hunger between eating windows.
At 3–5 drops per use, a 10ml bottle provides approximately 65–130 uses.