What Are the Benefits of Red Kwao Krua Butea Superba?

Red kwao krua butea superba, or butea superba, is a plant that is native to northern and eastern Thailand. It is a member of the Papilionaceae family and is often found growing and winding around trees. The flowers of the butea superba are yellow, and the plant has three leaves located on each branch. Both the roots of the butea superba and the stem have medicinal benefits.

Inhibitor of c-AMP Phosphodiesterase

• One of the benefits of red kwoa krua butea superba is that it is an inhibitor of c-AMP Phosphodiesterase, an enzyme that allows muscles to relax. When applied to the corpus cavernosum, located at the head of the penis, it prevents the muscles from relaxing and increases the blood flow. This allows for a longer-lasting erection.

Flavonoids and Flavonoid glycosides

• Butea superba contains flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides. Flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides are compounds that are created by plants. Scientists study them because they can help prevent disease as well as help people remain healthy. According to a legend in Thailand, "a man who regularly ate the root reached the age of 280 years." Despite this not being exactly true, studies have proved that flavonoids and flavonoid glycosides can help keep humans in better health.

Vasodilatation

• According to Merriam Webster, vasodilatation is the "widening of the lumen of blood vessels." Butea superba encourages vasodilatation, which can promote the relief of fatigue, cholesterol in the blood as well as hypertension.