Muira Puama Herbal Remedies

Muira puama is a Brazilian herb used for impotence and as an aphrodisiac to increase sexual energy. Avoid long-term use (over 4 weeks), as there is very little information about its safety available. Muira Puama has a taste of SPICY and a temperature of WARM.

Muira Puama Proper Dose

TypeDossage
Muira Puama Decoction1/2 to 1 cup 2 x daily
Muira Puama Tincture1-4 droppersful

Muira Puama Reference Information

Latin NamePtychopetalum olacoides; P. uncinatum
Other Names
Part UsedRoot
Herb FormsTincture, bulk herb for tea.
AffectsEndocrine system, Reproductive system
CautionsThis is generally considered a safe herb, but there is no significant information published on its safety.
Botanical InfoThe young stem and roots of plants from the Olacaceae family, native to the Amazon region.

Supporting Research

Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.

Madaus, G. 1976. Lehrbuch der Biologischen Heilmittel. Hildesheim: Georg Olms Verlag.

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