Sutherlandia frutescens (Sutherlandia) is a southern African plant traditionally used as an indigenous medicine for a variety of ailments like flu, fever, chicken pox, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, rheumatism, stomach and liver problems and even as a treatment for cancer and symptoms of HIV/AIDS as well as for treating depression, anxiety, viral hepatitis, flashes and irritability in menopause. The herb is offered by a number of manufactures in different formulas. Consumers are advised to check with their doctor before taking the herb.