Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Family: Olacaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Ptychopetalum olacoides or commonly known as Muira Puama is a tropical plant that can be found in northern South America and grows about 5m in height. The wood and roots are edible. It is an effective medicinal plant for the treatment of sexual impotence, nervous system disorders, erectile dysfunction, paralysis, influenza, rheumatism, etc. It has analgesic effects and it improves libido.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Native to the Amazon rainforest. (Zone 10)