Muira Buama | Medicinal Plant in Akhdar Encyclopedia
Traditionally used for fatigue and low libido; clinical evidence is limited. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Al-Muwayrah Buama
Latin name
Ptychopetalum olacoides
Common names
Al-Muwayrah Buama
foreign names
Ptychopetalum olacoides
The group
Olacaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Amazon
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Olacaceae family, the scientific name Ptychopetalum olacoides is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
wood and bark
chemical components
Sterols and terpenes
Properties and medical uses
Traditionally used for fatigue and low libido; clinical evidence is limited.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the wood and bark may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Safety and interaction data are insufficient.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Amazon
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Ptychopetalum olacoides species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Amazon.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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