Muira Puama (Potency Wood)

Also Known As: Ptychopetalum, Marapuama, Bois de la Puissance

Compound Type: Amazonian Herb / Traditional Aphrodisiac

★★☆☆☆ (2/5 Stars) OPTIONAL

Muira Puama is a bush native to the Brazilian Amazon. Locally, it is known as “Potency Wood” and has been used for centuries as a nerve tonic and aphrodisiac. It is a very common ingredient in proprietary “Male Enhancement” blends found at gas stations and drug stores.

However, popularity does not always equal efficacy. Unlike Tongkat Ali or Citrulline, the modern clinical evidence for Muira Puama is scarce. It appears to act as a mild stimulant, but it lacks the hard data to recommend it as a standalone tool for size or erection quality.

How Does Muira Puama Help?

It acts as a mild central nervous system (CNS) stimulant, which may slightly increase sensitivity.

The Science: Weak Evidence

1. The Mechanism:
Muira Puama is thought to be “anxiogenic” (mildly stimulating). It may increase alertness and sensory sensitivity, which can indirectly help with libido in men who are tired or lethargic.

2. The Lack of Human Data:
While one older study cited improvements in libido for 62% of men, the methodology was flawed (no placebo group). Most “positive” studies on Muira Puama combine it with **Ginkgo Biloba**, making it impossible to tell if the Muira Puama is actually doing anything or if the Ginkgo is doing all the heavy lifting.

3. Nerve Tonic:
Some research in mice suggests it has neuroprotective properties. It may help regenerate nerves, which could theoretically help with penile sensitivity, but this has not been proven in humans.

⚖️ The “Blend” Warning:

If you see Muira Puama in a “Proprietary Blend” (where they hide the dosages), it is likely “fairy dusting”—putting a tiny amount in just so they can put the name on the label. Avoid blends.

✔ The Verdict: SKIP IT

2/5 Stars. There are simply better options. If you have a limited budget, spend your money on Citrulline, Zinc, or Maca. Only buy Muira Puama if you have already optimized everything else and want to experiment.

Dosage
1,000mg
Root Powder
Efficacy is unproven

Safety Profile & Side Effects

Potential Side Effects:

Insomnia: Due to its stimulant properties, it may cause sleep disturbances if taken at night.
Restlessness: Some users report feeling “jittery.”

Interactions (Caution):

Steroidase Inhibition: Very weak evidence suggests it interferes with estrogen metabolism, but not significantly.

Data source: Examine / PubMed

Perfect Synergy With:

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Ginkgo Biloba

Almost all positive studies on Muira Puama combined it with Ginkgo.
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L-Citrulline

Muira provides the nerve stimulation; Citrulline provides the blood.

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