Botanical name: Ptychopetalum olacoides
Other name: marapuama, potency wood, raiz del macho, and potenzholz.
Referred to as “potency wood,” Muira Puama is a diminutive tree indigenous to the Amazon rainforest. Cultivated by native tribes for centuries, it is esteemed for its perceived medicinal attributes. Teas, extracts, and supplements are crafted from the bark and roots of this tree, forming integral components of traditional practices.
Medicinal Uses:
- Improves sexual weakness
- Relieving stress
- Improves brain health
- Prevents degenerative diseases
- Improves premenstrual syndrome