The most widely used barks are derived from the trees Trichilia catigua and Erythroxylum vacciniifolium. This is a small tree and grows to a height of 2-4 mts and is called as small catuaba by the localities. Native to Brazil catuaba tree is cultivated worldwide these days. The chemical constituents found in catuaba include alkaloids (yohimbine), tannins, aromatic oils and fatty resins, phytosterols, cyclolignans, sequiterpenes and flavonoids. 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. Catuaba bark also has antibacterial and anti-HIV properties. This means that it could be effective in preventing and treating a variety of diseases. Its properties of alkaloids, tannins, aromatic oils, fatty resins, phytosterols and cyclolignans have all been studied in order to make a determination of its healing abilities.
Therapeutic Properties Catuaba is an Aphrodisiac, analgesic (pain-reliever), antibacterial, antiviral, vasodilator, vasorelaxant.
Product Details - Botanical Name: Erythroxylum catuaba
- Family: Erythroxylaceae
- Common Name: atuaba, chuchuhuasha, tatuaba,
caramuru, piratançara, angelim-rosa - Parts Used: Bark
- Habitat: Brazilian forests
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