Hoodia (pronounced HOO-dee-ah) is a cactus-like plant that grows primarily in the semi-deserts of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Angola.

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Hoodia belongs to a category of plants called succulents. Hoodia plants resemble a cactus, and has the consistency of a cucumber. The Kalahari Bushmen of Southern Africa don’t eat Hoodia for the taste, but for releasing energy and curbing hunger. For many years the plant has been a dietary mainstay for hunters on long trips. [...]

Ever heard about Hoodia Gordonii? It looks like the cactus plant that grows mostly in the South Africa and other African countries like Botswana, Namibia and Angola. The plant is also known by the names like hoodia, Ghaap, Xhooba and hoodia cactus. Hoodia diet pills are manufactured from Hoodia Gordonii and helps in suppression of [...]