Muira Puama and Catuaba: The Bark Herbs From Brazil
Muira puama and catuaba are two bark herbs from Brazil, and they have shared a story for generations.
Two barks, one country
Muira puama and catuaba both come from trees and shrubs in Brazil. Folk healers there have brewed their bark into tonics and teas for a very long time.
Muira puama
The name sounds like mwee-ruh pwah-muh. It grows in the Amazon rainforest, and the bark and roots are the parts used. In Brazil it picked up the nickname potency wood.
Catuaba
The name comes from the Tupi language. The bark of several trees goes by this name. People dry and chop it for tea, and makers turn it into extracts.
Why makers pair them
Because they share a home and a tradition, formulas for men often list them side by side.* Vigor Boost places muira puama first and catuaba fourth in its blend.
How to learn more
Open each guide for the short version, then read Maca and Ashwagandha to meet the roots in the blend.
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NCCIH: Using dietary supplements wisely
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