Catuaba bark
supplement
benefit and side effects, use for erectile enhancement, by Ray Sahelian, M.D., author of
Natural Sex Boosters
Does Catuaba herb enhance sexuality?
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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 bark 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. I have also
found catuaba research studies done with Erythroxylum vacciniifolium and
Anemopaegma mirandum. I
am 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
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What the research says about catuaba bark
I found few studies regarding catuaba. Back in
1992, researchers in Japan found catuaba bark extract (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. In addition, catuaba prevented the death of white blood cells
exposed to the HIV virus. Of course, more studies are needed before catuaba bark
can be recommended for use by patients infected with the HIV virus.
As of December 2008, I could not find human research regarding the
benefit of catuaba bark for male or female sexual dysfunction.
What's in catuaba bark?
The substances found in catuaba herb include alkaloids (catuabine
A, B, and C), tannins, aromatic oils and fatty resins, phytosterols, and cyclolignans.
How does catuaba bark work?
The mechanism of action regarding catuaba's aphrodisiac properties
is currently not well understood.
Historical uses of catuaba bark
Catuaba herb has been traditionally used by natives in the Amazon in combination with muira puama
for sexual enhancement and erection enhancement.
Catuaba side effects
There are no known side effects with catuaba. However the use of catuaba
supplements
in North America is relatively new since for centuries catuaba has been used
predominantly by Amazon natives. Little is known about the safety of catuaba
supplement use when taken daily for weeks or months.
What about drug interactions with catuaba bark?
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 bark 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 grams of catuaba bark 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 that contain catuaba, and it is quite likely that many of them are
effective while others provide disappointing results.
Catuaba bark review
The well-documented historical use
of catuaba bark, and my
personal experience with patients, lead me 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.
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Catuaba plant research update
Inhibition of platelet phospholipase A2 activity by catuaba extract suggests
antiinflammatory properties.
Phytother Res. 2004 Nov;18(11):942-4.
In the inflammation process, phospholipase A2 catalyses the cleavage of the
sn-2 ester-linked fatty acids from phospholipids, being the enzyme responsible
for arachidonic acid) release by cells for the biosynthesis of the
prostaglandins and thromboxanes via the cyclooxygenase system, and the
leukotrienes and eicosatetraenoids via the lipoxygenase pathway. AA mobilization
by PLA2 and subsequent prostaglandins synthesis is considered to be a pivotal
event in inflammation. Therefore, drugs that inhibit PLA2, thus blocking the COX
and LOX pathways in the AA cascade, may be effective in the treatment of
inflammatory processes. The present data are part of a wide explorative
investigation on the effects of Trichilia catigua ( catuaba ), which found that
PLA2 activity was totally inhibited by catuaba at a concentration of 120 microg/mL,
suggesting that this natural substance may have antiinflammatory properties.
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. The catuaba alkaloid extract was analysed by high-performance liquid
chromatography. Catuaba extract led to structural elucidation of six new catuaba
alkaloids and partial identification of 18 potentially original alkaloids.
Potent protecting effects of Catuaba (Anemopaegma mirandum)
extracts against hydroperoxide-induced cytotoxicity.
Toxicol In Vitro. 2004 Jun;18(3):255-63. R
The extract of Catuaba (Anemopaegma mirandum) prevented toxic effects with the
main active agents suggested to be cinchonains IIa and IIb.
Tropane alkaloids from the bark of Erythroxylum vacciniifolium ( catuaba bark ).
J Nat Prod. 2003 Apr;66(4):497-502.
Eight new tropane alkaloids were isolated from the bark of catuaba, a
Brazilian endemic plant Erythroxylum vacciniifolium Martius. The catuaba extract structures
were determined by high-resolution mass spectrometry and multidimensional NMR
spectroscopy.
Effects of Catuaba extracts on microbial and HIV infection.
Manabe H,.
Horiuchi Itaro & Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan.
catuaba bark ,catuaba extract
In Vivo. 1992 Mar-Apr;6(2):161-5.
Pretreatment of mice with hot water and alkaline extracts of Catuaba casca (Erythroxylum
catuaba Arr. Cam.) effectively protected them from lethal infection of
Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Catuaba significantly inhibited
both the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-induced cytopathic effect and the
expression of HIV antigen in HIV-1HTLV-IIIB or HIV-2ROD infected human
lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-1) positive MT-4 cells. The catuaba extract anti-HIV activity was shown to be
induced, at least in part, via the inhibition of HIV adsorption to the cells.
The data suggest a medicinal potential of catuaba extracts against opportunistic
infection in HIV patients.
Catuaba bark supplement emails
Q. Does catuaba bark supplement 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 bark, 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. I like them both for different reasons. Muira puama has a nice
mood-lifting effect along with increased libido which are quite pleasant, and
catuaba has a more direct effect on erectile function. I actually like the
combination.
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. I can only speak from my personal and professional experience. Thus far I
have combined catuaba with a dozen other herbs and have not found any problems
with the combinations when low dosages are used.
Q. Can I take catuaba regularly for many months?
A. As with most herbs, I 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. I have not come across research that clarifies the effects
of catuaba bark extract on the fetus
in humans nor rodents, therefore it would be best that if you are pregnant you
not take catuaba supplements until studies are done.
Q. Is catuaba addictive?
A. We have no indication that this herb has addictive potential.
Q. Does catuaba interfere with fish oil capsules?
A. There's little reason to suspect it would be a problem
while taking it
with fish oils.
Q. Which is better to take, catuaba powder,
liquid, or extract?
A. I still have not been able to find the answer to this question. I need
to experiment some more to determine which catuaba form is best. Catuaba bark
capsules seem to work well since I have experience taking them.
Q. Do muira pauma and catuaba need to be dissolved in
an alcohol tincture in order to work? Won't the powdered form just pass through
the body unused? is it better to make a catuaba tincture from the catuaba
capsules?
A. Actually both muira puama and catuaba are potent as
a powder in capsules. All one has to do is to take muira puama and cautaba in
capsule form and one will realize how potent they are after a few days.
Q. Which aspect of the sexual performance does catuaba
help the most?
A. It appears that erectile function is the aspect of
sexual health that is most influenced by catuaba bark supplements.
Q. Can I expect any side effects from taking the
combination of catuaba and muira puama, one pill each a day? Would you take one
week on one week off or how would you suggest?
A. When combing supplements, such as catuaba and muira puama or male enhancement
herbs, it is a good idea to learn how each one works by itself and when
combining using lower dosages. Each person is different and therefore no
specific dosages or schedules can be recommended.
Catuaba is sometimes misspelled as catauba or catawba
This catuaba bark supplement page was last updated
January 2009