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Hoodia
February 17, 2012 | 
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The Desert in Bloom
There are actually quite a few distinct Hoodias, but the one utilized in preparing appetite suppressant remedies is Hoodia gordonii, which can be found all through the region of southern Africa. Even though this Hoodia appears a lot like a cactus, right down to a spiky exterior, it is in reality a succulent.
The Kalahari Desert in the southern part of Africa is a harsh environment that is home to the Khoi peoples. Read complete article……….
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Cedarberg Mountain Range
Some 2 hours drive Northwest of Cape Town, lies one of South Africa’s loveliest wilderness areas. The Cedarberg range stretches for almost 100 km, encompassing magnificently rugged mountains, valleys and water sources. It is only here, alone in all the world, that rooibos grows prolifically, whether cultivated or in the wild.
Rooibos has been used for centuries, predominantly by the ancient Khoisan people Read complete article…………
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