Reasons for use of the African potato

• The African potato has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries
• It is best known muti plant in South Africa and is exported to the East and Europe
• African potato contains high concentrations of sterols and sterolins, which strengthen the immune system
• They are therefore used to strengthen the immune systems of HIV and cancer patients
• Sterols are a subgroup of steroids, which naturally occur in plants, animals and fungi They are insoluble, waxy compounds
• Other medicinal purposes of African potato:

  • tuberculosis
  • urinary tract infections
  • constipation
  • worms
  • high bloodpressure
  • diabetes
  • infertility
  • burns and scars
  • eczema