Bulk Herbs: Catuaba Bark, PowderErythroxylum catuaba Format: PowderSize: 1 oz Bag Also Known as: Chuchuhuasha, Caramuru, Tatuaba, Pau de Reposta, Piratancara, Cataguá, Catiguá, Angelim-Rosa, Catuaba Casca and Golden Trumpet Location: Brazil Catuaba is a traditional herbal remedy native to Brazil, primarily known for its bark. Derived from several tree species—most notably Erythroxylum vaccinifolium and Trichilia catigua—the bark has been used for centuries in South American folk medicine as a natural central nervous system stimulant and aphrodisiac People also use it as a general tonic to boost energy, combat fatigue, reduce stress, and support memory and cognitive function. Catuaba powder is traditionally used to support mood and vitality. Sometimes it is brewed as a tea or added to smoothies. You should not be on this herb for more than 6 weeks at a time NOTE: Catuaba bark should be avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to limited safety data. Additionally, individuals taking blood pressure medications, antidepressants (like SSRIs or MAOIs), or CNS stimulants/ADHD medications should avoid it to prevent severe cardiovascular or neurological fluctuations. Due to its alkaloid content, it may act as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. If you have a history of panic disorders or severe anxiety, it could trigger overstimulation, nervousness, or palpitations. In magick, Catuaba is a revered Amazonian botanical, traditionally used by Brazil's indigenous Tupi tribe to boost vitality and libido. In spiritual lore, it is celebrated as a "tree of love" and a heart-opening botanical, often associated with spiritual passion, erotic dreams, and deep energetic grounding. According to foundational Brazilian legends, an elderly man used the bark of a large Catuaba tree growing near his house to make a daily tea. The lore claims this ritual granted him profound physical vitality and boundless sexual potency, ultimately resulting in him fathering children into his old age. This inspired a famous Brazilian proverb: "Until a father is 60, the son is his; after that, the son belongs to Catuaba."
