Muira Puama and Catuaba Tincture
This is an alcohol-based liquid extract (tincture) of two Brazilian tree barks extracted together in equal parts. The blend is named for its two ingredients; both barks are also sold on their own. It is a traditional herbal product - please read the safety information below before use.
- Muira puama, bark - Ptychopetalum olacoides bark (Olacaceae) - also spelled marapuama
- Catuaba, bark - Brazilian catuaba bark, genus Erythroxylum (Erythroxylaceae) - sold as Erythroxylum catuaba; accepted name Erythroxylum vacciniifolium
- Extract type: Alcohol tincture. Other ingredients: organic alcohol, vegetable glycerin, crystal clear purified water
- Origin: Barks responsibly sourced from Brazil. Gluten free. Made in the USA.
What is in the blend
- Muira puama - a small tree of the Amazon basin; the bark and root have a long history in Brazilian herbalism. Two different trees share this common name: this blend uses Ptychopetalum olacoides, not the northeastern Croton echioides, which we sell separately.
- Catuaba - the bark of a small flowering tree of northern Brazil. The name catuaba is applied to several unrelated Brazilian trees, and some commercial catuaba has been found to be a different bark from the one on the label, so careful sourcing of the correct species matters. Although it belongs to the same genus as the coca plant, it is a different species and contains no cocaine alkaloids.
Why a tincture
The dried barks are macerated together in organic alcohol with a little vegetable glycerin and water - the classic herbal method, and the traditional way to extract dense, woody barks. A tincture keeps for years at room temperature in a cool, dark place, has a sharp, bitter and slightly astringent taste, and a few drops disappear in a glass of water or juice. A serving of 20 to 30 drops is roughly 1 ml of liquid, so the amount of alcohol per serving is small.
How to use
Shake well before use. Put the number of drops shown on the label into a little water, juice or tea and drink it, up to the frequency shown on the label. Do not exceed the label serving. Both barks are traditionally regarded as mildly stimulating, so many people prefer to take the blend earlier in the day. Store in a cool, dark place with the cap tight.
Tincture or drops?
If you avoid alcohol or prefer a milder taste, the same two-bark blend is available as Muira Puama and Catuaba Alcohol-Free Drops - the glycerite version. The barks and proportions are identical; only the extraction liquid differs.
Important safety information - please read before use
Please read before use.
- Stimulation: both barks are traditionally regarded as mildly stimulating, and muira puama may raise blood pressure. Use caution if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or anxiety, and do not combine with caffeine or other stimulants.
- Limited research: neither bark has been studied in depth. Keep to the label serving and to short-term use. Stop if you notice nervousness, restlessness, palpitations or stomach upset.
- Pregnancy / nursing: do not use.
- Identity: several unrelated Brazilian trees are sold as catuaba, and some commercial catuaba has been found adulterated. Buy from a source that identifies its bark.
- Age: not for children.
- Contains alcohol. If you have a medical condition or take medication, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use. Do not use it to self-treat any medical condition - see a qualified doctor instead. Keep out of reach of children.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Name | Language | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Ptychopetalum Olacoides Erythroxylum Catuaba Blend | Botanical Name | Composition binomials as labeled |
| Muira Puama and Catuaba | Commercial Name | Formula name (lead) |
| Muira Puama & Catuaba Tincture | Commercial Name | Alcohol-extract commercial name |
| Muira Puama & Catuaba Drops | Commercial Name | Alcohol-free commercial name |
| Catuaba Muira Puama Bark Blend | Commercial Name | Composition name (reverse order) |
| Marapuama | Common Name | Portuguese spelling of muira puama |
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