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.

Muira puama has several health benefits and is normally recommended for:

Anemia.
The flu.
Diarrhea.
Swelling.
Rheumatism.
Low libido.
Cellulitis.
Stomach ache.
Reduced memory.
Menstrual cramps.
Stress and fatigue.
Poor blood circulation.
Intestinal dysfunctions.
Erectile dysfunction in men.
Muira puama can also be used to help treat sexual impotence or erectile dysfunction, due to its aphrodisiac properties and ability to improve blood circulation.