Banded Wood N°2 - Catuaba Coca

What is catuaba?

The catuaba is an extremely powerful wood bandage. This plant comes from the north of Brazil. The erythroxylum catuaba belongs to the Erythroxylaceae family. If it belongs to the same genus as coca, don't worry, it does not contain cocaine. Also, consuming catuaba is neither prohibited nor dangerous for your health. The catuaba is a banded wood which is none other than thebark of the tree of the same name. It is widely used in Brazilian medicine for two reasons: it has aphrodisiac properties and stimulates the central nervous system. In addition, according to a study conducted in 1992, this plant helps prevent serious bacterial infections. If the Indians have long since adopted catuaba, it was not until the 1950s that this plant officially became part of the pharmacopoeia in Brazil. In Europe, one uses since the 1920s the wood banded for its capacity to influence the libido and to improve the erection. The Indians call this plant "what gives strength to the Indian"

What is the taste of catuaba?

Catuaba has a mineral and grassy taste, it is a full-bodied and fresh plant at the same time.

Harvesting catuaba

Catuaba is a plant that can grow up to two to four metres high. It produces yellow and orange flowers, but these are not edible. What we are interested in is the bark of the plant. It is the bark that is harvested to provide us with the very effective bandaged wood that is the catuaba. But if we mention the small catuaba, there is also another tree, the large catuaba, which can reach 10 m high. This time the flowers are cream-coloured. However, here again, it is the bark of this tree that interests us.

How to use catuaba?

The catuaba is not integrated into the kitchen like many plants and spices that I propose here. This plant is mainly used to make infusions. The infusion with catuaba can be consumed before a sexual intercourse to increase the desire and the performances. It is also in decoction that this banded wood is consumed. Place small pieces of wood in a pan of water and let it macerate for 8 hours before boiling for 20 minutes. This decoction is consumed cold, it offers a more important effectiveness than the infusion. This is due to the time of maceration which allows the catuaba to diffuse all its properties in water. To add pleasure to pleasure, I also suggest using catuaba in an arranged rum. There are different recipes for homemade rum, so it's time to make your own. Steep catuaba in white or dark rum, depending on your preference. Add vanilla (you can find all kinds of vanilla on this shop), cinnamon and ginger. Ideally, this preparation should macerate for a good 2 months.

The health benefits of catuaba

The catuaba is primarily known for its aphrodisiac virtues. This banded wood stimulates the erection in men and develops the female libido. If it is used against impotence and frigidity, catuaba is also intended for people who wish to improve their sexual performance. It is the catuabine, an alkaloid, which stimulates the nervous system and the libido. On the other hand, catuaba is used to reduce stress and anxiety, which are both enemies of the libido, everything is related. It is also an aid to concentration. Note that this type of product is not recommended if you suffer from high blood pressure, heart or cardiovascular problems

Preservation of catuaba

Catuaba should preferably be kept away from light and humidity.