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South African Hoodia Gordonii refers to Hoodia Gordonii. Hoodia Gordonii is also known by names such as Xshoba or Xhooba. Though the correct name for South African Hoodia Gordonii is Hoodia Gordonii, other names such as Hoodia Cactus and South African Desert Cactus are used commonly to refer to Hoodia Gordonii. One thing that is for sure is that Hoodia Gordonii is not a cactus, it is a succulent.

There are over twenty different varieties of Hoodia, but only Hoodia Gordonii has the natural appetite suppressing properties. The core of this succulent was used by the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert as a means to suppress their appetite, to put off the feelings of hunger and thirst, during their long journeys across the desert region.

Hoodia Gordonii required desert-like temperatures, in order to grow. It takes four or five years for a Hoodia Gordonii plant to reach its full maturity, wherein its appetite suppressing properties can be used effectively. The plant also grows in limited quantities, which is why it is protected by the governments of South Africa.

Hoodia gordnii is the raw material used by the many Hoodia diet supplement producers, in making their Hoodia diet supplements. When buying a Hoodia diet supplement, it is best advised to go in for a reputable company that sells a complete line of products, because there are many companies which do not used genuine Hoodia Gordonii for making their products. Additionally, dieters are advised to drink plenty of water since Hoodia Gordonni also suppresses thirst, as well as appetite.