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Muira Puama Tincture
$33
Ingredients:
Organic Muira Puama, Organic Cane Alcohol
Benefits: aphrodisiac; libido; enhances sexual health; menstrual health; central nervous system stimulant; treats depression; treats erectile dysfunction and impotence; stress reduction.
Muira Puama
Muira Puama’s nickname, potency wood, says a lot about the plant—it has long history of use as an energy tonic, general remedy for fatigue, and, perhaps obviously, as a remedy for impotence and sexual concerns. It is an aphrodisiac and increases libido, being mainly used by men and often for erectile dysfunction. As a central nervous system tonic, it also fortifies and stimulates the CNS, which can be helpful for depression, stress, fatigue, neuralgia, and trauma.
Even early European explorers noted the indigenous use of the plant for its aphrodisiac qualities, and it became one of the early plants brought back to Europe for use in treating everything from dysentery and nerve pain to to impotence and infertility. It was also used in Germany to treat hookworms, menstrual distrurbances, and rheumatism.
In the short-term, Muira Puama increases blood flow to the pelvic area, which both aids in erections for men as well as increases sensation and orgasm in women. Longer term use is said to enhance the production of sex hormones in both sexes.
Muira Puama remains one of the nature’s most effective remedies for treating erectile dysfunction and enhancing libido in both sexes.
When taking Muira Puama as a tincture, it is helpful to add it to a small amount of warm water with lemon, which will assist in the absorption of its beneficial tannins.
Note: As with many sexual stimulants, it can slightly raise blood pressure. In high doses, it can cause insomnia.