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Adulteration:
Adding of extraneous, improper or non-condimental substances to the Hoodia gordonii product/s in forms of silica, saw dust etc.
Alkemists Pharmaceuticals:
Californian lab used for testing Hoodia gordonii authenticity.
Area 57:
Our farm in the Karoo, South Africa where the Hoodia gordonii plant grows wild and where we also do our cultivation. |
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Batch numbers:
Each Batch of Hoodia gordonii product are allocated an unique Batch number for testing and future reference.
Botanical Classification:
Genus: Hoodia (Sweet ex Decne)
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Stapeliae
Common Names: Ghaap, Xhoba, Bushman's Hat, Queen of the Namib
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C.I.T.E.S.:
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
C.O.A.:
Certificate of Analysis.
Cape Nature:
Our local regulation board for Fauna and Flora.
Common Names:
Ghaap, Xhoba, Bushman's Hat, Queen of the Namib
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Dry Ratio:
This is the WET to DRY percentage. The ratio differ from plant to plant and area to area, also depends on the time of year when the plants are harvested.There are also other factors which plays a role in the dry ratio. |
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Efficacy Tests:
Testing the efficiency and also the potency of the Hoodia. |
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Famine Food:
Hoodia gordonii suppresses your hunger meaning that you do not eat much and thus can be labelled as a famine food. |
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Grower's License:
Hoodia gordonii is on the List of Protected Species and thus will you need a Grower's License to cultivate Hoodia gordonii. |
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Hoodia gordonii:
Succulent plant used for suppressing hunger, also called a famine food.
HPTLC:
High Performance Thin-Layer Chromaography.
Hunger Suppressant:
Hoodia gordonii had been used as a famine food - When eating the plant, it fools your brain into telling it that you are satisfied and had enough food, thus suppressing your hunger. |
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M.S.D.S.
Material Safety Data Sheet - reflects all the needed information about the material when it will be shipped or stored. |
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P57 molecule:
The molecule in the plant Hoodia gordonii which are responsible for the "satisfied" effect. i.e. The P57 molecule fools the brain into thinking that the body had enough to eat and does not need any more food - the body has been satisfied.
Processing Hoodia gordonii:
We have 7 (seven) steps for our processing method:
1. Harvesting the material.
2. Processing the harvested material. (cleaning, drip-dried, sliced and shredded)
3. Drying the cleaned material.
4. Milling the dried material.
5. Analysis - each batch are sent for analysis to determine potence and purity.
6. Sieving to spec - we have an eight (8) stage sieving maching for best results.
7. Packaging - Secure packaging in food grade containers in appropriate environment. |
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Scams and Scammers:
The Hoodia market are over-crowded with people selling fake material to the public.
Slim400:
Our trusted name in the market for our pure Hoodia gordonii products. Visit the website.
Seller's License:
Hoodia gordonii is on the List of Protected Species and thus will you need a Seller's License to trade with Hoodia gordonii. |
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Vegcap
A vege based capsule instead of the usual gelatine base. |
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Western Cape Nature Conservation
Local governing body to the Western Cape in South Africa to legislate Hoodia gordonii and other Protected species. Fauna as well as Flora. |
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