Description

NP Nutra manufactures a high quality Caralluma Fimbriata powder as well as several potent Caralluma Fimbriata extracts.
 
Caralluma Fimbriata - the name sure is a mouthful, but this cactus may help keep the stomach feeling full, too! 

Since ancient times, hunters in India were known to pack Caralluma Fimbriata as the only source of sustenance for the day\'s hunt, relying on this succulent vegetable for its filling and thirst-quenching nature. Now, Caralluma Fimbriata has made its way to the Western world and is being welcomed with open arms! 

Evidence today suggests this desert plant may assist in weight management,promote cardiovascular health, and help maintain blood sugar levels already in the normal range. Caralluma Fimbriata also contains various beneficial compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins and quinones.
Not only is this succulent vegetable a great snack to pack on a long hike, Caralluma Fimbriata is rich in alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, saponins andquinones. It also contains oleic acid, a monounsaturated omega*9 fatty acid which is thought to be beneficial to cardiovascular wellness.

Research on Caralluma Fimbriata suggests that it may help suppress appetite, possiblyassisting with weight management. Studies also reveal that Caralluma Fimbriata has potential anti obesogenic properties, and may promote healthy arteries. Some of these benefits may be due to the presence of pregnane glycosides in the Caralluma Fimbriata plant.

This juicy cactus may also help maintain normal cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar and possess some free radical scavenging capabilities.
Native to India, Caralluma Fimbriata is a succulent member of the cactus family. It flourishes wild across dry areas of India and is also often planted as a roadside marker because of its distinctive appearance. The thin green stems may grow recumbent or upright, with spine-like leaves and showy, star-shaped flowers. Varying in color from tan to deep burgundy to black, the beautiful Caralluma Fimbriata blossoms actually emit a rather putrid aroma, attracting flies that pollinate the plant. 

Eaten raw, cooked as a vegetable, or used in chutneys and pickles, Caralluma Fimbriata is a part of traditional medicine in India and also an up-and-coming ingredient in nutritional supplements for weight management.