🌿 Muira Puama
Muira-Puama
Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth.
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides Benth.) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical South America, particularly the Amazon region. It belongs to the Olacaceae family.
In traditional South American herbal medicine, Muira Puama has been used as a stimulant and to support sexual vitality. It is sometimes referred to as “potency wood”.
The woody parts of the plant are primarily used, although the roots are also mentioned in some traditional preparations. Various plant constituents have been investigated, but robust clinical evidence regarding effectiveness and safety in humans remains limited.
In traditional South American herbal medicine, Muira Puama has been used as a stimulant and to support sexual vitality. It is sometimes referred to as “potency wood”.
The woody parts of the plant are primarily used, although the roots are also mentioned in some traditional preparations. Various plant constituents have been investigated, but robust clinical evidence regarding effectiveness and safety in humans remains limited.
Notes
The use of Muira Puama is based primarily on traditional herbal practices. Reliable clinical confirmation of its purported libido-enhancing or performance-enhancing effects is lacking.
The composition and quality of commercial preparations may vary considerably. Sufficient clinical evidence to establish a safe and effective dosage is unavailable.
Muira Puama should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety data are inadequate. People with existing medical conditions or those taking regular medication should seek medical advice before use.
Muira Puama should not replace medical assessment of persistent sexual dysfunction or significant fatigue.
The composition and quality of commercial preparations may vary considerably. Sufficient clinical evidence to establish a safe and effective dosage is unavailable.
Muira Puama should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding because safety data are inadequate. People with existing medical conditions or those taking regular medication should seek medical advice before use.
Muira Puama should not replace medical assessment of persistent sexual dysfunction or significant fatigue.
Effects
- libido-enhancing
- stimulating
Conditions
- Low libido
Application Areas
- general wellbeing
Plant Parts
- Wood
Preparations
- tincture
- extract
- decoction
Contraindications
- breastfeeding
- pregnancy