Scientific name

Family

Origin

Synonyms

Black catecu

Used Parts

Chemical constituents

• Tannins;
• mucilage;
• Flavonoids.

Catecu in Herbalist: Property of the Catecu

The catecu was indicated in the therapy of inflammatory states of the upper air and digestive tract due to its astringent activity: this effect is, however, devoid of scientific evidence.

Pharmacological Interactions

• reduction of the absorption of various drugs in relation to the presence of tannins.

Note

Do not confuse it with the white Catecu, or Gambir, ( Uncaria gambier, family Rubiaceae), a plant from Malaysia rich in catechins.