THE HERB MUIRA PUAMA: Effects On Women's Sexuality, Male And Female Physical Performance, Anti-Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory, And More

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We scoured the established medical journals for indications of the action of the herb, Muira Puama. We were astounded to find that its positive effects were so wide-ranging. This is similar to the herb Ashwagandha* which we previously reported on.

 Muira Puama and Memory

"Amazonian peoples use traditional remedies prepared with Ptychopetalum olacoides (Muira Puama) roots for treating various age-related conditions.

"'Our research] shows that single intrperitoneally 'injection]...of 'Muira Puama] ...extract improved memory retrieval...'in animals.]

Muira Puama & Female Sexuality

"This study investigated the possibility of an alternative to chemical medication in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in healthy women. The efficacy of a unique herbal formulation of Muira Puama and Ginkgo biloba...was assessed in 202 healthy women complaining of low sex drive.

"Various aspects of their sex life were rated before and after 1 month of treatment. Responses to self-assessment questionnaires showed significantly higher scores from baseline 'before treatment] in 65% of the 'women] after taking the supplement.

"Statistically significant improvements occurred in frequency of sexual desires, sexual intensity of sexual desires...ability to reach orgasm, and intensity of orgasm..." Emphasis added.

THE HERB MUIRA PUAMA: Effects On Women's Sexuality, Male And Female Physical Performance, Anti-Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory, And More Bibliography

Advances in Therapuetics, vol. 17, 2000 'no contradictory evidence appeared subsequently.] By: Drs. Weynberg & Brewer, Institute of Sexology, Paris.