Catuaba Bark Powder

Botanical Name - Erythroxylum catuaba Origin - Brazil Typical Preparations - Catuaba is used in capsules, teas, and tinctures. Cosmetic Usages - When used in soap recipes, this powder will lend a beautiful natural, amber colorant. Catuaba root bark is derived from the root of a medium-sized tree native to the Amazon and northern parts of Brazil. The native peoples of the Amazon who use catuaba combine it with muira puama, allowing the mixture to stand in warm water overnight to make an amber infusion. This powder is rich in "cinchonain" which is a natural anti-bacterial agent. When added to salves and other wound care management, this herb will add both anti-bacterial and antioxidant benefits. For internal benefits, this bark has been researched and used in both male & female sexual performance herbal remedies. Some possible traditional Uses and Benefits of Catuaba bark may include: * May alleviate Pain discomforts * May reduce symptoms associated with Anxiety and Stress * May cont