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Catuaba Erythroxylum catuaba

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Coca <i>(Erythroxylum coca)</i>,<br> whose leaf contain the powerful stimulant cocaine, is closely related.
Coca (Erythroxylum coca),
whose leaf contain the powerful stimulant cocaine, is closely related.
Common Names
Catuaba , caramuru, catagu, catigu, catigua, chuchuhuasha, pau de reposta, or tatuaba
Botanical Name
Erythroxylum catuaba
Syn. Trichilia catigua, Anemopaegma mirandum
Family
ERYTHROXYLACEAE Coca Family
Catuaba Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Anxiety/Panic * Aphrodisiac * Chronic Fatigue * Sexual tonics *
Properties: Aphrodisiac* Antibacterial* Vasodilator* Immunostimulant* Antioxidant*
Parts Used: Bark
Constituents:some varieties of catuaba contain yohimbine. the antibacterial constituent of the herb is cinchonain. also contained are fatty acids, phytosterols, and antioxidant flavonoids
Traditions: Central and South America *

Catuaba is the most famous of the Brazilian aphrodisiac plants, noted for it's ability to strengthen erections. Catuaba is an aphrodisiac that is useful in the treatment of impotence and prostatitis, and has been studied for possible benefits as a protective against against opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS. Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002) Phyllis A. BalchIn 2002, a Brazilian company was awarded a patent for an HIV prevention formula based on an extract of the herb, although research is still in progress.Mountain Rose Herbs


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Catuaba BarkAnemopegma mirandum Origin-Brazil Chopped bark or powdered
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Side Effects:
One caution when purchasing catuaba, the bark of many, many different trees is marketed under this very common name. There are no reported side effects.
How to Use: Catuaba
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Catuaba is most commonly available as a tincture, or can be taken as a decoction. For maximum effect, take the tincture in a small amount of water to which is added 1 teaspoon (4 milliliters) of lemon juice. Acidifying the tincture releases alkaloids and tannins. The native peoples of the Amazon who use catuaba combine it with muira puama, allowing the mixture to stand in warm water overnight to make an amber medicinal infusion. Mountain Rose Herbs
referencesCatuaba Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Anxiety/Panic * Aphrodisiac * Chronic Fatigue * Sexual tonics *
Catuaba for :Erectile dysfunction, Low Libido
Erectile dysfunction, Low Libido This South American herb enhances sexual desire, generally be decreasing stress. Catuaba is used to treat erectile dysfunction and low libido.

Brigitte Mars. Sex, Love and Health. (2002), Basic Health Pubs

Catuaba for :Impotence, AIDS
Impotence, AIDS Catuaba is an aphrodisiac that is useful in the treatment of impotence and prostatitis, and has been studied for possible benefits as a protective against against opportunistic infection in HIV/AIDS

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

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Related Species The name catuaba is used for the infusions of the bark of a number of trees native to Brazil. Anemopaegma mirandum, Erythroxylum vacciniifolium, Trichilia catigua
Coca (Erythroxylum coca), whose leaves contain the powerful stimulant cocaine, is closely related.
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