Medicinal Plants of the Amazon

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Common Name Catuaba
Other Common Names

Botanical Name

Erythroxylum catuaba

Other Botanical Names

Trichilia catigua, Juniperus brasiliensis

Family Name

Erythroxylaceae

Uses

A highly effective aphrodisiac, particularly for males aiding impotence, weak libido and a tonic to the male reproductive organs. Catuaba calms the central nervous system, sciatica, neuralgia and is known to eliminate insomnia triggered by hypertension. Employed as an agent for general fatigue, memory loss and as a tonic to strengthen and balance the whole body.

Contra-Indications

Actions & Properties

Aphrodisiac, analgesic, anti-anxiety, anti-viral, nervine, central nervous system tonic

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Preparation

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Recommended Harvesting

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Record by

Kathleen Maguire

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