hoodia cactus

The hoodia cactus plant, also known as xhooba, khoba, Ghaap - or technically as Hoodia Gordonii parviflora, is a cactus who's properties have been causing commotion in the United States since their introduction to the American public on Oprah and 60 Minutes.

The hoodia cactus, is about the size of a large cucumber and is grown in the South Africa desert regions of Botswana, Kalahari , Namibia, and Angola. It belongs to the botanical family Asclepiadaceae

The natives of Kalahari have used the hoodia cactus for centuries to control hunger during their long hunting trips.

The hoodia cactus which thrives in sunlight and in tremendously warm temperatures, is extremely hard to grow and control.

There are over 15 types of hoodia cactuses, but only the hoodia gordonii strain has been found to contain the appetite suppressant which tricks your brain into thinking that you are full and therefore takes away your appetite.