Botanical name: Ptycopetalum olacoides
Other name: marapuama, potency wood, raiz del macho, and potenzholz.
Muira puama, classified as a plant, utilizes its wood and roots for medicinal purposes. It is employed to prevent sexual disorders and enhance interest in sexual activity, serving as an aphrodisiac. Additionally, muira puama finds application in addressing issues like upset stomach, menstrual disorders, rheumatism-related joint pain, paralysis resulting from poliomyelitis, functioning as a general tonic, and stimulating the appetite. Some individuals also directly apply muira puama to the skin for aphrodisiac effects, as well as to alleviate rheumatism and muscle paralysis.
Medicinal Uses:
- Sexual disorders
- Increasing sexual desire in healthy people
- Menstrual disorders
- Joint pain
- Other conditions
