In Peruvian herbal medicine, Clavo huasca (Tynanthus
panurensis) is widely regarded as an libido booster for both men and women.*
It is an ingredient in two famous formulas for which are widely sold in the
herbal markets and stores in Peru for sexual potency; one called Siete raices
(Seven Roots) and the other is Rompe Calzon (Bust your Britches).* Clavo
huasca is traditionally prepared by macerating the vine bark and wood in alcohol
or most commonly, the local sugar cane rum called aguardiente. Clavo huasca is
in the clove family and the name Clavo huasca means "Clove Vine" due to this
vine's distinctive clove scent and flavor.
Direct from the Amazon, Raintree Nutrition's Clavo Huasca
Concentrated Extract uses new and proprietary extraction methods to concentrate
and preserve the active ingredients found in this amazing rainforest vine. It is
highly concentrated with the equivalent of 500 mg of Clavo huasca vine in 1
milliliter of extract (30 drops). It is rich in active and beneficial
phytochemicals which occur naturally in this plant and is unconditionally
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Raintree's clavo huasca extract was featured in
this HSI article.
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
Ingredients: Clavo huasca vine (Tynanthus panurensis) extracted in
distilled water and 40% alcohol.
Part Used: Vine wood, leaves, rootsTraditional
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)
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.
Suggested Use: Take 30-60 drops 1-2 times daily.
Contraindications: None reported.
Drug Interactions: None reported.
Other Observations: Some women have reported becoming
too sexually aggressive on clavo huasca with continued daily use. If this occurs
reduce usage to 2-3 times weekly.
