Muira Puama

Overview

Tonic and aphrodisiac

Latin name : Ptychopetalum olacoides

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Ecorce, racine

Preparation Forms

decoction, extrait sec, teinture mere

Active Compounds

muirapuamine, sterols, triterpenes

Therapeutic Properties

• Nervous tonic
• Aphrodisiac
• Adaptogen

Recommended Dosage

1-2g bark as decoction or 500-1000 mg extract/day

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended