Hoodia gordonii is not a drug.

Hoodia species belong to the plant family called Apocynaceae.

Hoodia is a rare plant that grows in the semi deserts of Botswana, Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.

Unfortunately Hoodia has a slow growth rate, generally taking five years before flowering; only after it has flowered can a farmer begin to harvest hoodia.

Hoodia grows in the world's most inhospitable regions where it scarcely rains during the summer.

With the ideal conditions hoodia can be one of the easiest plants to grow. But it must be grown in the desert.

Hoodia requires no special soil, ideal PH, sterilization, insecticide, herbicide, or fertilizer. Hoodia only needs some rain and below average quality soil.

Hoodia is a "survival" plant; it can survive occasional flooding and droughts.

Most parts of the hoodia plant--either cut or broken--can easily root.

The older parts of hoodia have really sharp and hard spines; these spines help protect the plant from the attacks of herbivorous beasts.

If for any reason the tip part of the hoodia's stem is injured, new branches will begin to grow from the cut stem.

Hoodia when eaten does not leave an after taste in your mouth, but it is bitter-tasting.

Gordonii variety of Hoodia is the only one that has the appetite suppressant ability. Always search for the term "Gordonii" when shopping for a hoodia product.

Any person would feel a sense of well-being and more energy when digesting enough hoodia.

Hoodia gordonii possesses the unique ability to curb one's appetite by imitating the same effect that glucose has on the brain.

Hoodia can start working quite soon or take a long time depending on each individual's body.

It usually takes between 4 days to 2 weeks to experience the full effect of hoodia; it's best to take hoodia on an empty stomach with a full glass of water before a meal.

The hoodia gordonii plant has the unique ability to help in controlling overeating; in fact, obese patients who have experimented with hoodia have seen their calorie intake reduced significantly.

To date, there are no side effects in connection with hoodia gordonii; but anyone may "suffer" certain health issues when not eating for an extended period of time.