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Muira puama

Muira puama is Ptychopetalum olacoides, an Amazonian shrub whose bark and root are used in Brazilian traditional medicine.

Also listed as Potency Wood, Ptychopetalum olacoides, Muira Puama Extract, Muira Puama Seed

CognitionStress & MoodSexual Health

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Mental EnergyCognitionSmallCNo linked study
StressStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study
Male Sexual PerformanceSexual HealthSmallCNo linked study
Mood SupportStress & MoodSmallCNo linked study
Male LibidoSexual HealthSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Energy23.4%
Men's Hormones19.6%
Fitness15.9%
Stress & Mood12.8%
Essential Health7.8%
Cognition7.2%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Muira puama nutrient profile