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Catuaba is a medium-sized tree found in the Amazon forest in the northern part of Brazil. In Brazilian herbal medicine, Catuaba bark is considered a central nervous system stimulant with aphrodisiac properties and a bark decoction is used for nervousness, poor memory, and sexual weakness. Apparently the Topi Indians have known about the sex-enhancing properties of catuaba for many centuries. The scientific name of Catuaba is Erythroxylum catuaba), while other common names for catuaba are Chuchuhuasha, Tatuaba, Pau de Reposta, and Caramuru. We have also found catuaba research studies done with Erythroxylum vacciniifolium and Anemopaegma mirandum. We are not certain whether they are referring to the same catuaba plant.
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Indigenous tribes of the Amazon Rainforest and city dwellers in Brazil
have used catuaba bark for generations as a natural herbal remedy for
libido
enhancement. Catuaba and muira puama are the most famous of all Brazilian
aphrodisiac plants.
This double concentrated catuaba bark extract uses new extraction methods to
concentrate and preserve the active ingredients in this high quality
Amazon plant with the equivalent of 500 mg of bark per ml. of extract (30
drops). Other herbs
that can improve one's sexual experience include
Ashwagandha, the herb
Damiana, an extract from
Deer-Antler-Velvet, an extract from
tribulus,
the Ayurvedic herb
For more information on
mucuna pruriens, and an extract
from the herb
Horny-Goat-Weed.
What the research says about Catuaba
We found few studies regarding catuaba. Back in
1992, researchers in Japan found catuaba extracts (species Erythroxylum catuaba)
to have potential antibacterial and
anti-HIV activity. Catuaba, when given to mice, protected them from E. Coli and
Staph infections/ Catuaba was also able to prevent the HIV virus from attaching
to cells, and, in addition, catuaba prevented the death of white blood cells
exposed to the HIV virus. Of course, more studies are needed before catuaba can
be recommended for use by patients infected with the HIV virus.
What's in Catuaba?
The substances found in Catuaba include alkaloids (catuabine
A, B, and C), tannins, aromatic oils and fatty resins, phytosterols, and cyclolignans.
How does Catuaba work?
The mechanism of action regarding catuaba's aphrodisiac properties
is currently not well understood.
Historical Uses of Catuaba
Catuaba has been traditionally used in combination with muira puama.
Catuaba side effects
There are no known side effects with catuaba, however the use of catuaba
in North America is relatively new since for centuries catuaba has been used
predominantly by Amazon natives. Little is known about catuaba's long-term
safety.
What about drug interactions with Catuaba?
So little is known about catuaba that it is difficult to say how catuaba
interacts with other herbs or medicines. However, we do know that it is often
used safely with muira puama by natives in northern Brazil.
Reports from patients
About half of patients to whom I have recommended catuaba report a positive
response. Most of the positive catuaba responses mention a slightly enhanced
ability to maintain erections. Dennis, 47, says, “I do find catuaba helps me
have better erections after several days of use, and a friend told me to combine
it with muira puama. The combination seems to be more effective. I had
previously noticed that muira puama enhanced my libido, and since the catuaba
helps with my erections, it seems logical to combine them.”
Catuaba Dosage and Availability
Catuaba has been historically consumed by Amazonian natives as a tea made from
the bark. Indigenous Brazilians claim that after drinking one to three cups of
catuaba tea steadily over a period of a few days or weeks, the first effects
that occur are usually erotic dreams, and then increased sexual desire. Claims
have been made that an alcohol tincture extract of catuaba contains more of the
active ingredients and provides better results, although I have not come across
such research.
Catuaba capsules are sold consisting of a range from 500 to
1,000 mg. The recommended dose would be 0.5 to 1.5 g of catuaba per day. One full
dropper of the alcohol tincture can be taken twice a day with breakfast and
lunch. Catuaba is commonly found in two-ounce liquid bottles; one milliliter
provides about 500 mg. There are also different extract potencies of catuaba,
such as a 4:1 extract.
A google search reveals that catuaba is available in many
formulas, often combined with other herbs. There are probably hundreds of libido
products marketed over the counter, and it quite likely that many of them are
effective while others provide disappointing results.
Catuaba Summary
The well-documented historical use, and
our experience, lead to to believe that catuaba does have
aphrodisiac properties. With the popularity of catuaba gradually becoming more
prominent, it would help us all if more attention and research focused on
the potential benefits of this interesting plant.
For more up to date
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Catuaba study
On-line identification of tropane alkaloids from Erythroxylum vacciniifolium (catuaba)
by liquid chromatography-UV detection-multiple mass spectrometry and liquid
chromatography-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry.
Zanolari B. Universite de Lausanne, BEP, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
The bark of catuaba (Erythroxylum vacciniifolium Martius, Erythroxylaceae), a
tree native to the northern part of Brazil, was investigated for its alkaloid
content. With the aim of obtaining preliminary structure information on-line,
the catuaba alkaloid extract was analysed by high-performance liquid
chromatography coupled to diode array UV detection, to mass spectrometry and to
nuclear magnetic resonance. Interpretation of on-line spectroscopic data
obtained from this extract led to structural elucidation of six new catuaba
alkaloids and partial identification of 18 potentially original alkaloids
bearing the same tropane skeleton esterified in positions 3 and 6 by
1-methyl-1H-pyrrol-2-carboxylic acid and/or 4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethoxybenzoic acid.
Tropane alkaloids from the bark of Erythroxylum vacciniifolium (catuaba).
Zanolari B. Universite de Lausanne, BEP, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
J Nat Prod. 2003 Apr;66(4):497-502.
Eight new tropane alkaloids (1-8) were isolated from the bark of "catuaba", a
Brazilian endemic plant Erythroxylum vacciniifolium Martius. Their structures
were determined by high-resolution mass spectrometry and multidimensional NMR
spectroscopy.
Catuaba emails
Q. Does catuaba interfere with medications?
A. This is a difficult question to answer since there are thousands of
medicines and each one is unique in its action. As a general rule, catuaba, at
leas in low doses, should not have a major effect when combined with medicines,
but I wish to emphasize that this is a general statement.
Q. Which of the two Amazonian sex herbs do you like more,
catuaba or muira puama?
A. We like them both for different reasons. Muira puama has a nice mood-lifting
and libido enhancing effect which is quite pleasant while catuaba has a more direct effect on erectile function.
We actually like the
combination or products that include both herbs.
Q. I see you mention that catuaba can be taken with muira puama. Can catuaba be
combined with other herbs such as yohimbe or tribulus?
A. We have tested catuaba with a dozen other aphrodisiac herbs and have not found any problems
with the combinations as long as the dosages are kept low.
Q. Can I take catuaba regularly for many months?
A. As with most herbs, we recommend taking breaks from use. In the case of catuaba, you could take one or two weeks on, one or two weeks off.
Q. Can catuaba be taken during pregnancy?
A. We have not come across research that clarifies catuaba's effects on the fetus
in humans nor rodents, therefore it would be best that if you are pregnant you
not take catuaba until some kind of studies are done.
Q. Is catuaba addictive?
A. We have no indication that catuaba has addictive potential.
Q. Is catuaba a
Viagra alternative?
A. Although catuaba helps with erectile function, it is not as
potent as Viagra and does not work as quickly.
Q. I have recently purchased a bottle of Horny
Goat Weed (Epimedium Sagittatum) extract from Physician Formulas and I am very
happy with the product. I have been currently looking for both a Muira Pauma
extract as well as a Catuaba extract but have found none that I trust enough to
purchase. Physician formulas website offers Muira Pauma in 500mg capsules but it
does not state that it is an extract. Do you have any recommendations on how I
may obtain a trustworthy and potent extract of Muira Pauma and or Catuaba
extract?
A. Some herbs are better used as extracts, others as the full
powder. In the case of catuaba and muira puama, feedback thus far reveals that
the regular non extract powder is working well.
Q. Can you tell me your thoughts on xanthoparmelia.
A. See a
discussion of
xanthoparmelia
scabrosa.
Q. Would you please answer a question on catuaba?
What is the proper way to take this herb? Do I take catuaba herb like a vitamin
every day or every few days in case I need help with self pleasuring or
immediately before an occasion with someone else? What do you recommend? Do I
take catuaba herb with food?
A. For most sexual herbs, it take a few days for get the full
benefits. Catuaba herb can be taken before breakfast a few days in a row, and
when the enhancement is noticed, one can start skipping days and reduce the use
to the minimum that works, which could be every other day or every three or four
days.
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