Catuaba Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Catuaba is a group of plant species from Brazil. The bark and the roots from catuaba plants have been used in traditional medicine by Brazilian and other South American tribes for centuries.¹

Catuaba Health Uses and Health Benefits

One of the primary health benefits associated with catuaba is its use as a natural aphrodisiac. Catuaba is used to help stimulate blood circulation and improve sexual drive in men. Taking catuaba can help relieve impotence and erectile dysfunction. Catuaba also has positive effects on the central nervous system, helping to calm anxiety and promote deeper relaxation for better sleep. Catuaba has also been traditionally used as a natural antidepressant.^1,2

References

1. https://www.indigo-herbs.co.uk/natural-health-guide/benefits/catuaba 
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15991001