Muira Puama Powder (Wildcrafted)
Muira Puama Powder (Wildcrafted)
Common Name
Muira Puama, Potency Wood
Latin Name
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Origin
Brazil
What Is Muira Puama Powder?
Muira puama is a medicinal plant that is native to the Amazon rainforest. Our muira puama is sustainably wildcrafted in Brazil. It works well both on its own and when combined with other herbs.
How to Use Muira Puama Powder (Common Uses)
Muira puama can be taken internally as a decoction, powder, capsules, or extract. When being prepared as a decoction, lemon juice is often added to help extract the tannins and other active components.
Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Muira Puama Powder
Muira puama is often used as an aphrodisiac for both men and women, and can help to stimulate arousal, intensify libido, and increase sexual pleasure. It is also used to help restore vigor in people who are tired, run down, and weak, as it can be slightly stimulating. Muira puama can also be beneficial for menstrual cramps, rheumatism, and neuralgia.
Active Constituents in Muira Puama Powder
Fatty acids, plant sterols, coumarin, lupeol, muirapuamine.