Clavo Huasca

(Tynanthus panurensis)

Family: Bignoniaceae
Genus: Tynanthus
Species: panurensis, fasciculatus
Synonyms: T. elegans, Schizopsis panurensis, Tynnanthus panurensis
Common Names: Clavo huasca, clove vine, white clove, clavohuasca, cipó cravo, cipó trindade
Parts Used: Vine wood, leaves, roots

HERBAL PROPERTIES AND ACTIONS

Main Actions: increases libido stimulates digestion

Other Actions: relieves pain expels gas

Standard Dosage: Vine Wood. Tincture: 3-4 ml twice daily.

Clavo huasca is a large, woody vine that grows up to 80 m in length and is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other parts of tropical South America. The vine bark and root has a distinctive, clove-like aroma (as do the leaves, somewhat), earning its common name clove vine or white clove.

Despite its long and popular use in South America, there are no published clinical studies as yet on clavo huasca.

Clavo huasca is still widely employed as a natural aphrodisiac for both men and women in South America today. It's reported to be highly effective, especially for pre-menopausal women (but not as effective for libido loss after menopause). This use has caught on here in the U.S., and more clavo huasca products are now available in natural product stores. It is also showing up as an ingredient in various herbal libido formulas for men and women as well. For its aphrodisiac qualities, its best prepared in its time-honored traditional method: as an alcohol tincture.

Following-up a brief summary of worldwide ethnomedical uses of this plant.

Region	Uses
Brazil	as an aphrodisiac and appetite stimulant; for arthritis, digestive probelms, dyspepsia, intestinal gas, impotency, pain, rheumatism, worms
Ecuador	as an aphrodisiac and for ache(muscles), arthritis, fever, pain, rheumatism
Peru	as an aphrodisiac and pain-reliever; for arthritis, back aches, erectile dysfunction, fever, frigidity, impotency, muscle aches, rheumatism, toothache, virility
Elsewhere	as an aphrodisiac; for fever, toothache

CLAVO HUASCA PLANT SUMMARY

Main Preparation Method:	tincture
Main Actions (in order):	aphrodisiac, analgesic (pain-reliever), digestive stimulant, febrifuge (reduces fever), stimulant
Main Uses:	as a female aphrodisiac for pre-menopausal women for muscle pain and aches as a digestive aid to calm the stomach, increase appetite, and expel intestinal gas as a male aphrodisiac and for erectile function as a general tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions)
Properties/Actions Documented by Research:	none
Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:	analgesic (pain-reliever), aphrodisiac, anti-rheumatic, carminative (expels gas), digestive stimulant, muscle relaxant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions)
Traditional Preparation:	As a libido-aid: 3-4 ml of a 4:1 tincture is taken twice daily. As a digestive aid and appetite stimulant: 1 cup of a vine wood or leaf infusion is prepared.
Contraindications:	None reported
Drug Interactions:	None reported

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