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Catuaba

Erythroxylum catuaba

Aphrodisiac, Nervine

Catuaba is a traditional South American bark used for energy, mood lift, and libido-support routines. Evidence is mixed and effects vary a lot by product quality.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for libido and sexual vitality routines.
Used for energy and mood support routines (variable).
Sometimes used as a ‘mental stamina’ herb in blends.

Common Issues It May Help With

Low libido routines (traditional use).
Low energy routines (traditional use).
Mood support routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea/decoction: simmer bark 10–20 minutes (traditional).
Tincture/capsules: common for consistent dosing; follow label.
Best treated as a ‘trial herb’—stop if it makes you jittery.

Taste / Notes

Bitter, woody.

Evidence Level

Traditional use; limited strong clinical human evidence for specific claims.

Cautions

Avoid in pregnancy/breastfeeding. Use caution with anxiety, insomnia, heart rhythm issues, or high blood pressure. Stop if you feel jittery or wired.

Interactions

Use caution with stimulants, caffeine, and blood pressure medications.

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