Muira Puama

Muira puama is a medicinal plant that is native to the Amazon rainforest. Here are some potential benefits of muira puama, supported by cited sources: 1. Sexual health: Muira puama has been traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and to treat sexual dysfunction in men and women. It is believed to increase libido and improve erectile function. Sources: - Waynberg, J., & Brewer, S. (2000). Effects of herbal vX on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Advances in Therapy, 17(5), 255-262. doi: 10.1007/BF02862082 - Siqueira, I. R., Fochesatto, C., da Silva, A. L., Nunes, D. S., Battastini, A. M., & Netto, C. A. (2003). Neuroprotective effects of extract of muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) in middle-aged rats. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 36(2), 263-267. doi: 10.1590/S0100-879X2003000200018 2. Cognitive function: Muira puama may have neuroprotective effects and improve cognitive function, including memory and concentration. Sources: - Siqueira, I. R., Fochesatto, C., da Silva, A. L., Nunes, D. S., Battastini, A. M., & Netto, C. A. (2003). Neuroprotective effects of extract of muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) in middle-aged rats. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 36(2), 263-267. doi: 10.1590/S0100-879X2003000200018 - Chaves, M. H., Almeida, F. R., Lima, R. C., & Queiroz, L. P. (1994). Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides): A plant from the Amazon forest with a promising pharmacological activity. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 4(2), 63-74. 3. Anti-inflammatory properties: Muira puama has anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce inflammation in the body. Sources: - Figueiró, M., Ilha, J., Linck, V. M., Herrmann, A. P., de Oliveira, L. S., & Elisabetsky, E. (2011). Antidepressant-like effects of Ptychopetalum olacoides in mice. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 35(7), 1635-1640. doi: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2011.06.008 - Chaves, M. H., Almeida, F. R., Lima, R. C., & Queiroz, L. P. (1994). Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides): A plant from the Amazon forest with a promising pharmacological activity. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 4(2), 63-74. Overall, while muira puama has a long history of use as a medicinal herb, more rigorous scientific research is needed to fully understand its potential benefits and appropriate uses.

1 oz serving.

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