"This study investigated the possibility of Muira Puama as an alternative to chemical medication in the treatment of sexual dysfunction in healthy women. The efficacy of a unique herbal formulation of Muira Puama and Ginkgo biloba...was assessed in 202 healthy women complaining of low sex drive.

"Various aspects of their sex life were rated before and after 1 month of treatment with Muira Puama. Responses to self-assessment questionnaires showed significantly higher scores from baseline 'before treatment] in 65% of the 'women] after taking Muira Puama.

"Statistically significant improvements occurred by taking Muira Puama in frequency of sexual desires, sexual intensity of sexual desires...ability to reach orgasm, and intensity of orgasm..." Emphasis added.

From: Advances in Therapuetics, vol. 17, 2000 'no contradictory evidence appeared subsequently.] By: Drs. Weynberg & Brewer, Institute of Sexology, Paris.