Muira Puama
Research reviewed: 2023-2023
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) is a dietary supplement with 3 published peer-reviewed studies involving 0 participants, researched for Sexual Health & Cognitive Function, General Health.
Evidence at a Glance
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Sexual Health & Cognitive Function
ModerateGeneral Health
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All Studies
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Sexual Health & Cognitive Function
To assess muira puama on sexual function in men with sexual complaints.
Study Type
Open-label clinical study
Purpose
To assess muira puama on sexual function in men with sexual complaints.
Dose
Muira puama extract 1.5g daily
Participants
262 men with sexual complaints
Duration
2 weeks
Results
62% of men with sexual complaints reported improved libido; 51% of those with erectile dysfunction reported benefit. Safe and well-tolerated aphrodisiac effect confirmed.
How They Measured It
Sexual function self-assessment, libido rating, erectile function questionnaire
To evaluate muira puama combined with ginkgo for sexual dysfunction in women.
Study Type
Open-label clinical study
Purpose
To evaluate muira puama combined with ginkgo for sexual dysfunction in women.
Dose
Muira puama 175mg + Ginkgo biloba extract twice daily
Participants
202 women reporting low sexual desire
Duration
1 month
Results
65% of women reported improvement in sexual desire, satisfaction, and frequency of sexual fantasies. Improvements in all FSFI domains. Well tolerated.
How They Measured It
Female sexual function index (FSFI), desire, satisfaction, orgasm
General Health
Pre-clinical efficacy of African medicinal plants used in the treatment of snakebite envenoming: A systematic review.
Study Type
Meta-Analysis
Purpose
Pre-clinical efficacy of African medicinal plants used in the treatment of snakebite envenoming: A systematic review.
Dose
See study
Participants
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Results
Study results available at linked source.
How They Measured It
PubMed PMID: 36706926. Toxicon
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Muira Puama research
There are currently 3 peer-reviewed studies on Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides), involving 0 total participants. Research covers Libido & sexual health, Cognitive function, Fatigue reduction and 1 more areas. The overall evidence strength is rated as Moderate.
The evidence is currently rated as "Moderate Evidence". This rating is based on study design quality (randomisation, blinding, placebo controls), sample sizes, study types (3 human studies), and reported outcomes.
Muira Puama has been researched for: Libido & sexual health, Cognitive function, Fatigue reduction, Neuroprotection. Each area has its own body of evidence which you can explore in the study breakdowns above.
Yes, 3 out of 3 studies are human trials. Human trials carry more weight in our evidence scoring system.
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