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.