Catuaba
Scientific names: Anemopaegma arvense, Anemopaegma mirandrum, Erythroxylum vaccinifolium, Trichilia catigua
Family: Bignoniaceae
Alternate names: Caramuru, Catigua, Catuaba Casca, Chuchuhuasha, Erythroxylum catuaba, Golden Trumpet, Pau de Reposta, Piratancara, Tatuaba
Actions: Adaptogenic, Antibacterial, Anticytotoxic, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Cardiovascular, Erectile dysfunction
Background
Catuaba is an herb. People use the bark to make medicine.
People use catuaba for sexual arousal and performance, agitation, poor memory, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People use catuaba for sexual arousal and performance, agitation, poor memory, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if catuaba is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if catuaba is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Male sexual performance problems.
- Anxiety.
- Exhaustion.
- Fatigue.
- Sleeplessness.
- Nervousness.
- Poor memory or forgetfulness.
- Skin cancer.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of catuaba depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for catuaba. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Catuaba interacts with any medicines. Before taking Catuaba, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Catuaba contains chemicals that might work against certain bacteria and viruses.
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