Catuaba Extract and Vigor Boost™
Catuaba is tree bark from Brazil, brewed in folk teas and used in traditional tonics.
In brief
- Bark from Brazilian trees
- Brewed as a folk tea
- The name comes from the Tupi language
- One of nine named ingredients
What it is
Catuaba is the name given to the bark of several tree species in Brazil. People of the Tupi tradition brewed it into a tea, and the name itself is said to come from the Tupi language, meaning something close to what gives strength to the Indian. The bark is dried, chopped and made into teas, tinctures and extracts. In supplement formulas it is often paired with muira puama, since the two herbs share a home and a history.
Where it comes from
Catuaba trees grow in the warm regions of northern and northeastern Brazil. Collectors strip bark, dry it and send it to makers who turn it into extract.
Why it is in Vigor Boost
Vigor Boost lists catuaba extract fourth.* Your Vigor Boost label shows the combined blend of 82 mg per gummy, which includes this ingredient. Muira Puama and Catuaba puts the two Brazilian barks side by side.
Worth knowing
- A bark from Brazil
- Traditionally brewed into folk teas
- Often paired with muira puama*
- Fourth in the Vigor Boost blend
Easy ways to explore it
- Read Muira Puama and Catuaba
- Compare it with muira puama
- Open the NIH supplement basics page in the sources below
Keeps company with
Catuaba pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
Common questions
Is catuaba one plant?
The name covers the bark of several Brazilian tree species.
Why is it paired with muira puama?
Both are traditional Brazilian bark herbs, so makers often place them together.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
The label lists all nine ingredients together as one blend of 82 mg per gummy. Read it before your first gummy.
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