Achyrocline satureioides herb is known as Marcela in Brazil

Aerial parts of Achyrocline satureioides(Lam) D. C. (Asteraceae) are used in folk medicine as infusions or decoctions for the management of several diseases including gastrointestinal and liver disorders and also as an anti-inflammatory herb. Ethanol extract of the aerial parts of Achyrocline satureioides (Lam.) DC. (Asteraceae) ahve a significant, dose dependent, relaxant effect on the smooth muscle of corpus cavernosum.
   Achyrocline satureioides is the botanical name for the herb in Brazil called marcela.

The aerial parts of this herb have flavonoids such as quercetin, luteolin and 3-O-methylquercetin, caffeoyl derivatives such as caffeic acid, and a prenylated dibenzofuran called achyrofuran. The essential oils of the aerial parts of Achyrocline satureioides (D.C.) Lam., have monoterpene and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons.

Aphrodisiac herbs available over the counter
These include maca, tongkat ali, butea superba, cnidium monnieris, tribulus terrestris extract, mucuna pruriens, horny goat weed, avena sativa, LJ100, muira puama, catuaba, and yohimbe bark extract.

Achyrocline species
Achyrocline alata
Achyrocline satureioides
Achyrocline tomentosa

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