Muira Puama Extract (10:1) is a concentrated botanical extract derived from the bark and root of Ptychopetalum olacoides, a tree native to the Brazilian Amazon rainforest. Known as ‘potency wood’ in traditional Brazilian medicine, Muira Puama has a centuries-long history of use as a male sexual tonic and general nervous system tonic. At a 10:1 concentration ratio, this extract delivers a potent dose of sterols, lupeol, and triterpenes — the primary bioactive compounds responsible for its aphrodisiac, adaptogenic, and neuroprotective properties.
Muira Puama is gaining increasing traction in the men’s health supplement market globally as a natural alternative for supporting libido, erectile function, and cognitive performance.
Applications:
- Men’s Health (libido enhancement, erectile support, male vitality supplements)
- Cognitive Health (memory and focus supplements, neuroprotective formulations)
- Sports & Adaptogenic Nutrition (anti-fatigue, stress relief, and vitality blends)
- Traditional Herbal Medicine (Amazonian botanical formulations)
Key Features & Benefits:
- 10:1 concentrated sterol and triterpene-rich Amazonian male tonic extract
- Traditional ‘potency wood’ – centuries of use for male sexual health
- Adaptogenic, neuroprotective, and anti-fatigue properties
- Halal-certified & food-grade quality
- Suitable for capsule, tablet, and powder formulations
Identity is the main risk
Muira puama is the common name for Ptychopetalum olacoides, but the name has also been applied to other Amazonian woody species. Since the plant material is wood, bark or root, it is hard to identify once it is cut or powdered. Ask for the Latin name, the plant part and an identity test (TLC or HPLC fingerprint against a reference) on every batch.
What a 10:1 ratio tells you
The constituents usually reported for muira puama are sterols, triterpenes such as lupeol, and long-chain fatty acid esters. A 10:1 ratio does not state how much of any of them the extract contains, so ask which marker, if any, is tested.
Formulation and labelling notes
Men’s health products are closely watched in many markets. Check the rules on libido and erectile-function wording before you write product copy. Muira puama is often formulated with Tongkat Ali Extract, Butea Superba Extract or Tribulus Terrestris Extract.
Halal certification
This ingredient is listed as “Muira Puama Extract” on FC Materials’ Halal certificate (Sijil Pengesahan Halal, MS 1500:2019), issued through the Penang Islamic Religious Council (MAINPP) and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM). Reference JAKIM.700-2/3/1 105-07/2022, valid until 15 October 2028. Ask us for a copy.
What to ask for on the certificate of analysis
- Botanical name and plant part (Ptychopetalum olacoides bark or root)
- Extraction ratio, solvent and carrier with its percentage
- Marker content with the test method, if specified
- Identity test (TLC or HPLC fingerprint against a reference)
- Loss on drying, heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury) and pesticide residues
- Microbiology: total plate count, yeast and mould, E. coli, Salmonella
- Batch number, manufacture and retest dates
