MUIRA PUAMA is native to the Amazonian region of South America (Quattrocchi, 2012; Mabberley, 2008). Historically, all parts of muira puama have been used medicinally, but the bark and roots are the most-utilized parts of the plant. It has long been used in the Amazon by indigenous peoples for a number of purposes. 

MUIRA PUAMA has a plethora of uses among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, including the following: adaptogen, alopecia (applied topically for hair loss), antioxidant, digestive problems, fatigue, nerve tonic, stimulant, tonic.

MUIRA PUAMA has an important ingredient of “catuama”, a poly-herbal combination used in South America, also composed of guaraná (Paullinia cupana), ginger (Zingiber officinale), and Trichilia catigua. One of the main active ingredients in muira puama is an alkaloid known as muirapuamine. This plant possesses antioxidant and neuroprotective properties as well as health benefits associated with stressful situations.