For those who are serious about losing weight, the discovery of the Hoodia plant has caused quite a stir amongst the scientific community with many believing that this plant could make a real difference. It didn't take long for manufacturers to 'jump on the bandwagon' and start utilizing Hoodia powder in a multitude of weight loss products. In a short space of time the use of this plant has grown enormously. Its origins are not a secret but its primary growing place is not known to many people who use it on a regular basis.