Overview

Muira puama is a bush that grows in the Amazon region. The wood and root are used to make medicine.

Muira puama is used for sexual disorders, increasing sexual desire in healthy people, menstrual disorders, joint pain, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

How does it work ?

It is unclear which, if any, chemicals in muira puma have effects on the body.

It is unclear which, if any, chemicals in muira puma have effects on the body.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

  • Athletic performance.
  • Brain and nerve disorders.
  • Erectile dysfunction (ED).
  • Indigestion (dyspepsia).
  • Joint pain.
  • Loss of appetite.
  • Menstrual disorders.
  • Sexual problems that prevent satisfaction during sexual activity.
  • Other conditions.
More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of muira puama for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Muira puama is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth at a dose of 500-1050 mg daily for up to 1 month. There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe to use for more than 1 month or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: Muira puama is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth at a dose of 500-1050 mg daily for up to 1 month. There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe to use for more than 1 month or what the side effects might be.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if muira puama is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for MUIRA PUAMA overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of muira puama depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for muira puama. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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