Butea Superba

Products

Preparations from the roots of are most often sold in the form of capsules. These are not registered medicinal products, but dietary supplements, for example.

Stem plant

The parent plant from the legume family (Fabaceae) grows in the deciduous forests of Thailand and other Asian countries, among others. It is a climbing plant that twines around large trees.

Medicinal drug

The tuberous roots are used as a medicinal drug.

Ingredients

  • Flavonoids
  • Steroids such as beta-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol

Effects

Like sildenafil (Viagra), the flavonoids contained in the root are thought to inhibit phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5), leading to relaxation of smooth muscle in the corpus cavernosum and an increase in blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation. We cannot comment on the actual clinical efficacy.

Indications for use

As a potency and tonic, for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Contraindications

There is insufficient information available.

Adverse effects

No sufficient information is available.