Summary
Caesalpinia benthamiana is a traditional medicine for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and is sometimes made into a paste with oils for the topical treatment of wounds and infections.
There is very preliminary analysis into this plant, but it appears to be able to increase nitric oxide synthase (NOS) expression in endothelial cells and is quite a potent aphrodisiac; pending more research into the latter claim it could potentially be a useful herb for sexual impotence in men.
What are other names for Caesalpinia benthamiana?
Note that Caesalpinia benthamiana is also known as:
- Mezoneuron benthamianum
Dosage information
There is currently not enough information to recommend a supplemental dose of this herb.
