Muira Puama
Dulacia inopiflora – stem
Muira puama is used by Amazonian peoples for the treatment of various central nervous system conditions in which free radicals are likely to be implicated.
Improved endurance to particularly stressful periods is one of the medicinal applications for muira puama. A recent preclinical study evaluating the anti-stress properties of muira puama suggested that it might possess adaptogen-like properties. The data indicated that muira puama counteracts some of the effects brought about by chronic stress.
Actions
Primary: Digestive tonic, nervine tonic, cognition and mental enhancement.
Secondary: Adaptogen, Antidepressent, Antioxidant.
Indications
- Increase physical performance.
- Free radical damage in central nervous system conditions.
- Increase sexual vitality and treat erectile dysfunction in males.
Notes
Recent studies show promising evidence that it may increase sexual vitality and treat erectile dysfunction in males. It has been used by bodybuilders and weightlifters to improve physical performance. This is due to the proposed testosterone-like effects.
Contra-indications and Cautions
None known.
