Valorie closed her eyes, letting the sun wash over her face. Groaning just a little bit, she imagined herself on a hunt in India. She felt weak. She was very tired and hungry. But she knew she needed to keep going. Looking ahead her piercing eye caught a slight movement in the brush. She knew she had to be careful. In that brush could be the small creature she sought or the fierce and deadly tiger. Reaching down into her pouch she pinched off some of her secret stash. She ate a small amount and began to feel energized. Her hunger faded away. Once again, she felt bold, and strong. Now she would continue her hunt!



Valorie, just as she had done in her imagination, reached down and pulled something from her purse, and began to chew. For a few moments she did not open her eyes. After a little while she began to feel energized and her hunger vanished. Oh, how wonderful it was to have discovered this little plant!

What is this newest gem in weight loss? It is Caralluma fimbriata, a member of the cactus family. It has been used in India for centuries as an appetite suppressant. It can be eaten raw, pickled, or cooked as a vegetable. In India, Caralluma gained fame as a "famine food" It could be used as a portable food and thirst quencher when hunting. And it also enhanced endurance and energy. How great is that?

In India, it is very popular. It has been used for ages like any vegetable. Interesting enough it grows wild in India, all over the place. This makes it ideal for use as a famine or drought food. And it doesn't have to be cooked to be eaten. Even better!

How does it work? Just as Valorie discovered Caralluma fimbriata is thought to block the activity of certain enzymes, which in turn, blocks the formation of fat, and forces the body to burn its own fat reserves! Caralluma fimbriata is also thought to work on the appetite control center of the brain and blast away hunger. Oh, I love these natural wonders!

Some of the key phytonutrients of this succulent plant are Pregnane Glycosides, Flavone Glycosides, Megastigmane Glycosides, Bitter Principles, Saponins etc.

Is it safe? According to Dr. Harry Preuss "Caralluma has undergone two human double blind, randomized, placebo controlled human clinical trials. Caralluma safety has been reviewed by three toxicology studies done per exacting OECD guidelines and has achieved self-affirmed GRAS [Generally Recognized As Safe] status."

What does the plant look like? Well remember, Caralluma is a member of the cactus family. It can grow as tall as eight inches. Caralluma has flowers that look like the shape of a star and tend to be somewhat thick. These plants usually blossom in summer and fall. The flowers can be in a variety of colors including red, yellow, purple and black. And they don't smell so good. The stems are angular with very distinctive looking leaves.

While Caralluma can used as an everyday food, it also has the unique quality of being used to quench thirst. Again that would be highly useful in a drought or famine situation. Caralluma also has the unique ability to help with weight loss because it can vanquish hunger! And it can help the body actually burn its fat stores. Something that someone like me would find highly useful for that aggravating belly fat! In addition, it can energize you when you need it most. And you can't beat that!

I hope that you found this article interesting.

Warm Wishes!

Susan Farmer