Muira Puama and Catuaba Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Muira Puama and Catuaba against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Muira Puama and Catuaba is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for low libido or sexual performance, erectile difficulties, general energy and fatigue.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This product contains two active ingredients: Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) dried bark extract and Catuaba (Erythroxylum catuaba) dried bark extract, both supplied as herbal extracts in a liquid form. Both are traditional Amazonian botanicals used in herbal medicine.
The only inactive ingredient listed is menstruum, a liquid carrier used to extract and deliver the active compounds.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for either ingredient is insufficient to rate. Muira Puama has been studied for sexual dysfunction and erectile dysfunction, but the data we hold show insufficient reliable evidence to support a definite claim about how well it works.
Catuaba has no effectiveness ratings in our data, so we can't speak to its effects based on current evidence.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Human safety data for both ingredients are very limited, and long-term safety is not well established for either one. Catuaba is best avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to lack of reliable safety information.
Muira Puama is also not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, though it has been used traditionally in small amounts. Because the safety profile of both herbs remains unclear, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have underlying health conditions.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check in this product. That doesn't mean interactions can't occur — just that we hold no records of them.
If you take any regular medications, run them through the interaction checker on this page or discuss the product with your pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
This product pairs two traditional Amazonian herbs with minimal modern research backing either ingredient's effectiveness or long-term safety. If you're considering it for sexual function, know that the evidence isn't established enough to confirm it works.
Pregnant and breastfeeding people should avoid it. Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to see if it fits your situation.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2020.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Muira Puama and Catuaba, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 606595910962 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 235018 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Proprietary Herbal Extracts Blend | 970 mg | -- |
| wild harvested Catuaba (Erythroxylum catuaba) dried bark extract | 0 NP | -- |
| certified organic Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) dried bark extract | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free 100% Natural Guaranteed
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Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Proprietary Herbal Extracts Blend
Other (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Muira Puama and Catuaba. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Muira Puama and Catuaba, from the product label.
Muira Puama and Catuaba by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Muira Puama and Catuaba’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Catuaba
Catuaba is a Brazilian herbal bark long used as a traditional aphrodisiac and energy tonic, but there is very little reliable human research to show it works for any health condition. Qualit...
Read the full Catuaba monograph → Herb & supplement monographMuira Puama
Muira puama is a Brazilian plant traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and general tonic, often nicknamed 'potency wood.' Human research is very limited, so its benefits are not well proven,...
Read the full Muira Puama monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Muira Puama and Catuaba's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Muira Puama 2 references
- Waynberg, J. and Brewer, S. Effects of Herbal vX on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Adv Ther 2000;17(5):255-262. PubMed
- Nguyen S, Rajfer J, Shaheen M. Safety and efficacy of daily Revactin in men with erectile dysfunction: a 3-month pilot study. Transl Androl Urol. 2018;7(2):266-73. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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