Muira Puama is a small tree, growing to about 14 feet tall, that is native to the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Its leaves are light green with dark brown lower surfaces. The roots have a slightly salty and bitter taste.

The promotion of muira puama as a male sexual stimulant or as a treatment for sexual dysfunction can be traced back to the 1930s in Europe, but its popularity has increased in recent years.

The benefits of addressing sexual dysfunction with muira puama have been studied in two trials in France, which reported that muira puama was effective in improving libido and addressing sexual dysfunction. In a Paris study of 262 male patients who experienced lack of sexual desire and the inability to attain or maintain an erection, 62% of the patients with loss of libido reported that the extract of muira puama "had a dynamic effect," and 51% of patients with sexual dysfunction felt that muira puama was beneficial.

However, addressing impotency isn’t the only health benefit associated with this herb. In other recent clinical research, muira puama extracts have been reported to have in adaptogenic, anti-fatigue, anti-stress, and nervous system effects in humans and animals. Used as a nervous system tonic, the herb may also help with treating mild exhaustion, and stress.

The indigenous peoples of the Amazon have consumed Muira Puama for centuries as a remedy for a sluggish central nervous system. When this plant was studied by researchers for its effect on the central nervous system, it was found that, “Muira Puama roots possess various central nervous system activities" – meaning that they help to stimulate the nervous system which can lead to increased mental performance and physical stamina.

Studies have found that Muira Puama may also help in improving memory among older individuals. In a study conducted by Brazilian researchers in 2004, subjects when taking this herb performed well in memory tests. 

Other studies show that it may play a role in reducing body fat percentage, increasing lean muscle mass, and lowering cholesterol in humans with long-term use (and with no toxicity noted).

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Serving Size: 2 Quick Release Capsules

Servings per Container: 30

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Muira Puama(Ptychopetalum olacoides)(root) - 2,200mg

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Other Ingredients: Rice Powder, Gelatin Capsules, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate