Muira Puama Root (C/S) (PTYCHOPETALUM OLACOIDES)

Description:
Muira Puama, a South American tree, is a member if the Olacaceae family. It has a trunk that is vertically grooved, and smooth gray tapered leaves, white flowers, and fruit that is a long elliptical drupe.

Origin:
Brazil

Other Names:
Marapama, Marapuama, Potency Wood, Potenzholz

Part Used:
Root

Culinary Uses:
To make a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 teaspoon of Muira Puama Root, cover and steep 3-5 minutes.

Medicinal Uses:
Puama has been used to tonify the nervous system and for cases of mild exhaustion. It helps with gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders. It has antirheumatic properties and can be used for treating stress and trauma. Because of neurosexual stimulation it canenhance the libido. It can enhance blood chi and balance yin and yang in the triplewarmer. It has been considered to be useful in prevention of some types of baldness. It is also used for neuromuscular problems.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Love spells.
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