Muira Puama

Muira puama is a plant whose wood and root are used to make medicine. Muira puama is used to prevent sexual disorders and as an aphrodisiac to increase interest in sexual activity. It is also used for stomach upsets, menstrual disorders, rheumatic joint pains, and polio, as well as a general tonic and appetite stimulant. Some people apply muira puama directly to the skin as an aphrodisiac, for rheumatism and for muscle paralysis.

In combination with other plants, muira puama is used as a remedy for male sexual performance problems such as erectile dysfunction.

How does Muira Puama work?

The chemicals contained in Muira Puama have no known effects on the human body.

How effective is Muira Puama?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Muira Puama for sexual disorders, stomach upsets, menstrual disorders, painful joints and loss of appetite. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Muira Puama in these applications.

Safety and side effects

There is not enough information to say whether Muira Puama is safe and harmless or what side effects Muira Pu ama may have.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Not enough is known about the use of Muira Puama during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Muira Puama.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between Muira Puama and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Muira Puama depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to be able to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Muira Puama. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.