Western Herbalism
Muira Puama
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Also known as Potency wood, Marapuama.
Used traditionally by Amazonian peoples as nerve tonic and aphrodisiac component of catuama polyherbal formula listed in British Herbal Pharmacopoeia research supports antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-stress effects consult healthcare professional for erectile dysfunction use
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sexual dysfunction
- Low libido
- Loss of appetite
- Joint pain
- Menstrual disorders
- Beriberi
- Nerve tonic uses
- Rheumatism
- Erectile dysfunction
- Debility
- Paralysis
- Fatigue
- Central nervous system conditions
- Dyspepsia
- Memory impairment
- Stress
- Ataxia
- Neurasthenia
- Dysentery
- Tremors
- Burnout
- Nervous tension
- Pain
- Weakness
- Menstrual irregularity
- Digestive complaints
- Anxiety
- Lethargy
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Nerve damage
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Avoid in pregnancy and lactation due to lack of safety data
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | Tincture 1:4, 1 full dropper (0.7 ml, equiv. 175 mg herb) 2-4x/day | |
| Dried bark | Dried bark 500-1050 mg/day up to 1 month | 500-1050 mg |
| Decoction/tea: 1-2 tsp dried bark/root in 6-8 oz water, steep 10-15 min, 2x/day | ||
| Capsules | Capsules 500-1500 mg/day | 500-1500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Used traditionally by Amazonian peoples as nerve tonic and aphrodisiac component of catuama polyherbal formula listed in British Herbal Pharmacopoeia research supports antioxidant, neuroprotective, and anti-stress effects consult healthcare professional for erectile dysfunction use
indications. Muira Puama is traditionally indicated for: Sexual dysfunction, Low libido, Loss of appetite, Joint pain, Menstrual disorders, Beriberi, Nerve tonic uses, Rheumatism, Erectile dysfunction, Debility, Paralysis, Fatigue, Central nervous system conditions, Dyspepsia, Memory impairment, and 15 further conditions.
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Muira Puama: Tincture 1:4, 1 full dropper (0.7 ml, equiv. 175 mg herb) 2-4x/day; Dried bark 500-1050 mg/day up to 1 month; Decoction/tea: 1-2 tsp dried bark/root in 6-8 oz water, steep 10-15 min, 2x/day; Capsules 500-1500 mg/day
safety-cautions. Muira Puama - Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy and lactation due to lack of safety data | Side effects: Mild: insomnia, agitation, headache, nausea (at high doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
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