Leafless, spiny and succulent. Found deep in the Kalahari desert in southern Africa, where it thrives in the extreme heat. It is the hoodia plant. A plant that very few know of but is becoming very popular especially with obese people. Of the 20 or so species of the plant, one contains a natural appetite suppressant. Extracts from it, can also be used to maintain a high energy level. The Bushmen of the Kalahari who use it to quench thirst in the very hot desert, call it xhoba. Hoodia is said to also be a cure for severe abdominal cramps, haemorrhoids, tuberculosis, indigestion, hypertension and diabetes . More on the Hoodia plant: BBC , Wikipedia , Drugs.com , CBS News , Medicinenet , Thyroid-info , Cellhealthmakeover , rebirth.co.za , hoodia-advice , naturaingredients , health.propeller , MigFa , Doctor Weil , Books , Scholar Image: Google