==Benefits and uses of Butea Superba are==
Thought to act as an aphrodisiac, Butea superba is typically used to enhance sexual performance and treat erectile dysfunction.
*[[Erectile Dysfuntion Dysfunction (ED)]] : So far, most of the evidence for Butea superba's potential health benefits comes from preliminary research on animals. For example, several rat-based studies published in recent years show that Butea superba may aid in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. These studies include a report published in the journal Andrologia in 2012, in which tests on diabetic rats determined that Butea superba may help improve erectile function by stimulating circulation. In addition, a rat-based study published in the journal Fitoterapia in 2006 found that treatment with Butea superba helped to increase the animals' sperm counts.While few studies have tested Butea superba's effects on human health, one clinical trial published in the Asian Journal of Andrology in 2003 suggests that the herb may help treat erectile dysfunction. Analyzing findings on a group of volunteers (ages 30 to 70) with erectile dysfunction, the study's authors found that three months of treatment with Butea superba extract led to significant improvement in erectile function for most of the patients.
* In scientific studies, Butea superba's roots have been found to contain a variety of flavonoids (a class of compounds with antioxidant effects).
* In addition, Butea superba is sometimes used in treatment of such health problems as diarrhea and fever.