Muira Puama
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Introduction
Muira puama is a plant with white flowers. The root and bark have been used to boost sex drive. It can be taken as a pill, powder, or extract.
Dosages
There aren’t any advised doses for muira puama.
What Research Shows
Not Enough Data to Assess
There is not enough data to support that muira puama is helpful in treating health problems. We will review future studies as they are published.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at
EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at
EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to take muira puama.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REFA
TBD
- EBSCO NAT Review Board
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