Description
Tree, shrub, to 5-15 meters high with thin, yellow, branches small, shortly stalked flowers and oblong fruit appearance, fleshy outer layer

Occurrence
Amazon rainforest, Brazil

Used plant part
Roots and wood, grated

Effects
Aphrodisiac which holds over a longer period lasts. Suitable for re-awakening of the libido, sexual desire and enjoyment and for impotence. The aphrodisiac effect persists over time. For more traditonal use as muscle tonic in fatigue and depression, rheumatism and neuralgia, in support of memory function and energy.

Ingestion
Muirapuama is prepared as a tea, often also dissolved along with guarana powder in water or is used in the form of an alcoholic extract. Incense is also used.

Directly from the Amazon
We are a Swiss trading company headquartered in Zurich

Since 1987, we operate in the Amazon and trade in herbal raw materials from the rainforest. Our network with cooperatives and manufacturing industry is well established - fairtrade is evident for us.