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Nó de Cachorro from Brazil – Powdered root, Heteropterys aphrodisiaca
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Ground nó de cachorro root from Brazil, an olive-brown powder sold under the trade name Heteropterys aphrodisiaca. Botanical checklists list that name as a synonym of Heteropterys tomentosa, a species of the Malpighiaceae. Choose 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Name on the label: Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado
- Accepted name: Heteropterys tomentosa A.Juss.
- Family: Malpighiaceae
Smart Seeds & Herbs · 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Nó de cachorro root, ground
Nó de cachorro is the Brazilian Portuguese trade name for this root, which the supplier, Maya Herbs, lists as Heteropterys aphrodisiaca and sells as a powder from Brazil. In the photos the powder is fine and olive-brown, heaped in a terracotta bowl next to the kraft pouch. It is listed here in three weights: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
- 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Malpighiaceae
- Root
- Powder
- Name on the label
- Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado
- Accepted name
- Heteropterys tomentosa A.Juss.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Trade name
- Nó de cachorro
- Plant part
- Root
- Form
- Powder
Reported effects and traditional use
Heteropterys tomentosa, often confused with Heteropterys aphrodisiaca, is known in Brazil as nó de cachorro (“dog’s knot”). In the folk medicine of the Cerrado, the root is reputed to be stimulant and aphrodisiac (Monteiro et al. 2011; Teixeira et al. 2024).
Extracts of the root, branches and leaves contain saponins, hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols and triterpenes. The work remains experimental, in rodents: a 2013 study observed no effect on several stress indicators in rats.
| Known compounds | Saponins, hydrolysable tannins, flavonoids, polyphenols and triterpenes, with similar composition in root, branches and leaves (Paula-Freire et al. 2013). |
|---|---|
| Reported effects | Reputed to be stimulant and aphrodisiac in Brazilian folk medicine; these attributions have not been verified in humans in the sources consulted. |
| Traditional use | Brazilian Cerrado: root used in folk medicine; the two names, H. tomentosa and H. aphrodisiaca, are frequently confused. |
| State of research | Rodent studies with mixed results; no human data in the sources consulted. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
Two names, one species
The name on the pouch, Heteropterys aphrodisiaca, was published by Machado in 1949 in the Brazilian journal Rodriguésia. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants now places it in synonymy under Heteropterys tomentosa, a name Adrien de Jussieu published in 1833 in the Flora Brasiliae Meridionalis. We keep the trade name in the product title because it is the name printed on the label and used by the supplier, and we give the accepted name alongside it.
Native range
According to the same checklist, Heteropterys tomentosa is native to south-eastern and west-central Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay and Peru. The genus Heteropterys belongs to the Malpighiaceae.
The label
The cover photo shows a kraft stand-up pouch with a green Maya Herbs label reading Nó de Cachorro, Heteropterys aphrodisiaca and Powdered, with a Made in Brazil seal and an empty net-weight field. The second photo shows only the powder.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Name on the label | Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Heteropterys tomentosa A.Juss. |
| Family | Malpighiaceae |
| Trade name | Nó de cachorro |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Powder |
| Country (supplier listing and pouch seal) | Brazil |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem, the Netherlands) |
| Reference | 1030 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Paula-Freire et al. 2013, J Ethnopharmacol 145(2):647-652; Teixeira et al. 2024, J Ethnopharmacol 318:116876; Monteiro et al. 2011, BMC Complement Altern Med 11:51; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is nó de cachorro (Heteropterys aphrodisiaca) reputed for?
In the folk medicine of the Brazilian Cerrado, its root is reputed to be stimulant and aphrodisiac. Studies are limited to rodents, with mixed results; no human data were found in the sources consulted.
Is this the same plant as Heteropterys tomentosa?
Yes. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants lists Heteropterys aphrodisiaca Machado as a synonym of Heteropterys tomentosa A.Juss.
Which part of the plant is it?
The root, ground to a fine powder, as stated in the supplier’s product name.
What sizes can I order?
Three, all of the same root powder: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
1030-50
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