Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Muira Puama

Also called: Potency wood, marapuama, miruatan

Muira puama is an important ingredient of “catuama”, a medicinal poly-herbal combination used in South America. Muira Puama has been used for hundreds of years as an herbal stimulant and sexual aid. Muira pauma comes from a tree from South America that is native to the Brazilian rainforests

Muira puama is used to treat erectile dysfunction and improve libido in men and women. It’s not really recommended for women but won’t hurt if taken. It doesn’t have the same effect on women as it does on men. Studies in France showed it increased libido 85% in test subjects. It also increases the frequency of intercourse and improves the ability to maintain an erection.

Muira Puama is used by the native peoples of the Rio Negro area of South America to treat a variety of ailments. They prepare the root and bark to create their remedies for stress management, nervous system stimulation and for general overall well-being

In a metaphysical setting, it is good for sexual workings, enhancing stamina, and adding energy to whatever tradition it is used with.