Harvested in arid weather, the iporuru shrub is attracted to the swampy areas of the Amazon and parts of Africa. It is vital to wait until the dry seasons before gathering this herb for medical means because that is when these properties are most prominent. The bark is typically used in herbal medicine. The Latin name for iporuru is Alchornea species and its other commonly known names are as follows: iporoni, macochihua or niando.

This herb is very special in its treatment of impotence and infertility in men. What makes it so unique is that in order to cure the man it is necessary for the woman to undergo the remedy. To explain this, research says that the iporuru affects the cervix by heightening its receptivity to incoming sperm cells. However, scientists in France do recommend that men take advantage of iporuru in order to maintain a strong erection and produce a more viable sperm count. This is due to the high amount and action of the compound yohimbine, which is found within the herb.

Iporuru is a proven alleviator of the severe inflammation characteristically coupled with gout. This is due to its increased levels of anti-inflammatory flavonoids. They are able to attack the particular pain in the cells themselves. Additionally, these flavonoids relieve the skeletal muscles.

Iporuru has many other medical benefits. Athletes have begun to turn to iporuru in order to sustain their muscle and joint structures. It can also ease the pain associated with arthritis and other kinds of joint issues. In Peru, iporuru has been suggested for rheumatism and lowering high blood sugar levels in diabetes patients. Finally, Argentinean researchers discovered iporuru extracts possessed an anti-bacterial effect and combated the penicillin-G-restraint strains of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Aspergillus niger.

One can purchase iporuru through tinctures or more commercial formulas that merge the herb with smilax to act as an aphrodisiac, or with cat’s claw to alleviate inflammation. It is possible to overdose on iporuru, so please follow the dosage instructions to the letter in order to avoid harm.