Dry extract of muirapuama: what is its role in herbal medicine?

Being native to the Amazon rainforest, muirapuama is on the list of medicinal plants that have been highly sought after by people interested in alternative and less invasive treatments.

Brazil, with its rich flora, has many types of plants that are unknown to most people. This is the case of muirapuama itself, which we will address in this post.

Also known as marapuama, the plant can be transformed into dry extract and has been used since the early days by the Indians to treat the most diverse diseases.

In the market, it is generally found in the form of capsules, teas, among other products.

What is muirapuama used for?

Anxiety, diarrhea, depression, memory loss, cellulitis, sore throat, and rheumatism. These are just a few examples of problems that the dry extract of muirapuama can help fight.

This is because of its nutrients, rich in acidic elements, that act directly on the nervous and hormonal systems, and increase and improve blood flow in certain areas – especially in the pelvic region.

The plant is widely used in the fight against sexual problems of men and women, being highly suggested for the treatment of sexual impotence, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, male infertility, low libido, and fatigue.

Benefits of muirapuama

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As it acts directly on the system that controls this part of our body, the plant helps increase testosterone production and, consequently, reduces hormone-related problems – including hair loss, mood swings, and so on.

As it has a relaxing effect, muirapuama is used by women to combat the premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In addition, due to its natural calming properties, it helps to avoid day-to-day stress and depression.

The stimulating effect from muirapuama’s nutrients causes the plant to have a direct action on the blood circulation, avoiding heart problems.

By acting on the nervous system, the plant reduces problems related to weakness, memory loss, and fatigue.

Women who go through menopause or men who have sexual drive-related problems use the plant to recover libido. Muirapuama is considered a natural aphrodisiac.

Despite the benefits of the muirapuama dry extract, it is important to be careful. People with arterial hypertension or heart problems or those who are pregnant and lactating, as well as elderly and children, should avoid this type of product.

Moreover, its consumption in large quantities can cause side effects and worsen existing problems. Therefore, the consumption with medical guidance is recommended.

How to use the muirapuama dry extract

Muirapuama can be found as plant at street markets and natural product stores – the bark and roots are the most-marketed parts. However, it is the plant’s dry extract that is so successful among manufacturers, mainly from the herbal medicine industry.

This is because companies from this industry rely on the input to develop formulas, capsules, teas, and other substances.

The dry extract of muirapuama is one of the products offered by Blue Macaw Flora. The company uses a high technology of spray drying to ensure that the color, aroma, flavor, and nutritional properties of the plant are preserved.

In addition to muirapuama, Blue Macaw Flora develops dry extracts of acai, acerola, camu camu, catuaba, yerba mate and guarana.

Blue Macaw Flora’s portfolio also includes the fruit powder and the fruit bits product lines, which are crispy bits of dehydrated apple topped with fruit powder. The fruit bits are also used to manufacture various foods, such as bread, granola, cookies, or sold as snacks in the retail market through the private label model.

Do you want to learn more about how Blue Macaw Flora can help your company in the development of natural products? Contact us by phone: 55 11 2503-5356 or by email:  contato@bluemacawflora.com.