Butea superba
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Subfamily: | Faboideae |
| Genus: | Butea |
| Species: | B. superba
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Butea superba is a vining shrub in the legume family Fabaceae, native to India and mainland Southeast Asia. It is thought by locals to be an aphrodisiac, among other effects.
Efficacy
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Existing open trials have come to conflicting conclusions about the efficacy of butea, though they used completely different products at different doses and in different populations.[1] No placebo-controlled clinical studies exist so far to support aphrodisiac activity.
Actions
[edit | edit source]The tuberous roots of Butea superba were found to contain flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides as well as sterol compounds, including β-sitosterol, campesterol and stigmasterol.[2]
Safety
[edit | edit source]One study in rats found the application of high doses of dried plant material (200 mg/kg body weight) had a negative impact on several blood parameters and decreased testosterone.[3]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Pueraria mirifica (white kwao krua)
References
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