Catuaba: relaxing extract from the Brazilian rainforest
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Catuaba is an extract from some trees that are only found in the rainforest of Brazil. It was discovered by Indians long ago and is used as a means to relax body and mind. The relaxing effect comes from the catuabines present in the extract, substances that are also used in medicines that are intended to affect the central nervous system in people with ADHD or depression, for example. In that case, the source of that substance is also a plant from the Erythroxylaceae family. Catuaba-based supplements are also available in the Netherlands.
Catuaba
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What is catuaba? Effects of the use of catuaba Use of catuaba Availability
What is catuaba?
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Catuaba is a word from Guaraní, a language spoken in a number of countries in Latin America. It means as much as 'that which gives strength to the Indian'. The name is used for an extract made from the bark of a select group of tree species found in the rainforest of Brazil. It is the bark of one of the following types of trees:
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Effects of using catuaba
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In Brazil, catuaba is used because of the effects it has on the central nervous system. It is said to have a sedative effect and some even believe that catuaba can act as an aphrodisiac, or an aphrodisiac. The latter has not yet been proven in scientific studies in 2019.
Using catuaba
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Catuaba is not very well known outside Brazil, but is nevertheless also available in the western world in supplement form. It is mainly touted as a 'relaxation herb', for a relaxing effect on both physical and psychological functioning. It is mainly used by people who are looking for a cure for their symptoms of depression, anxiety, nervousness, stress, fatigue and insomnia. It is recommended to take a dose of 500 to 1000 mg three times a day. The capsules can simply be taken with a glass of water.
Availability
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A supplement based on catuaba is available in the Netherlands from a number of brands. You can buy it from the Rio Amazon, Chinaherbage, Swanson, Nutrikraft and Solaray brands, among others. It is usually dosed in capsules of between 300 and 500 mg.
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