BUTEA SUPERBA
OTHER NAME(S):
Butea Gum Tree, Buteae, Flamme de la Forêt, Kwao Krua Dang, Kwao Krua Rouge, Red Kwao Krua, Red Kwao Krua Daeng.<br/><br/>
OverviewUses
Side Effects
Interactions
Dosing
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Erectile dysfunction (ED).
- Lack of interest in sexual activity.
- Diarrhea.
- Painful or difficult urination.
- Fever.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects & Safety
There isn’t enough information to know if Butea superba is safe or what the possible side effects might be.Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of Butea superba during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Interactions
We currently have no information for BUTEA SUPERBA Interactions.
Dosing
The appropriate dose of Butea superba depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for Butea superba. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
REFERENCES:
- Cherdshewasart W, Cheewasopit W, Picha P. The differential anti-proliferation effect of white (Pueraria mirifica), red (Butea superba), and black (Mucuna collettii) Kwao Krua plants on the growth of MCF-7 cells. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;93:255-60. View abstract.
- Cherdshewasart W, Nimsakul N. Clinical trial of Butea superba, an alternative herbal treatment for erectile dysfunction. Asian J Androl 2003;5:243-6. View abstract.
- Ingkaninan K, Temkitthawon P, Chuenchom K, et al. Screening for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity in plants used in Thai traditional rejuvenating and neurotonic remedies. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;89:261-4. View abstract.
- Manosroi A, Sanphet K, Saowakon S, et al. Effects of Butea superba on reproductive systems of rats. Fitoterapia 2006;77:435-8. View abstract.
- Ngamrojanavanich N, Loontaisong A, Pengpreecha S, et al. Cytotoxic constituents from Butea superba Roxb. J Ethnopharmacol 2007;109:354-8. View abstract.
- Cherdshewasart W, Cheewasopit W, Picha P. The differential anti-proliferation effect of white (Pueraria mirifica), red (Butea superba), and black (Mucuna collettii) Kwao Krua plants on the growth of MCF-7 cells. J Ethnopharmacol 2004;93:255-60. View abstract.
- Cherdshewasart W, Nimsakul N. Clinical trial of Butea superba, an alternative herbal treatment for erectile dysfunction. Asian J Androl 2003;5:243-6. View abstract.
- Ingkaninan K, Temkitthawon P, Chuenchom K, et al. Screening for acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activity in plants used in Thai traditional rejuvenating and neurotonic remedies. J Ethnopharmacol 2003;89:261-4. View abstract.
- Manosroi A, Sanphet K, Saowakon S, et al. Effects of Butea superba on reproductive systems of rats. Fitoterapia 2006;77:435-8. View abstract.
- Ngamrojanavanich N, Loontaisong A, Pengpreecha S, et al. Cytotoxic constituents from Butea superba Roxb. J Ethnopharmacol 2007;109:354-8. View abstract.