Muira puama
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Muira puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Amazonian bark historically used as a stimulating tonic.
Constituents & energetics
Alkaloids, lignans, sterols. Taste: bitter‑aromatic; stimulating.
Parts used
Bark/wood.
Preparations
Tincture (common).
Decoction (long).
Notes
Source ethically; flavor is assertive.
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Identification & Harvest
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References
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