Ingredient Science

Muira Puama & Catuaba: The Amazonian Herbs Behind JellyFil®

JellyFil® Research Team 7 min read Men's Wellness September 2026

Two of the lesser-known names on the JellyFil® label — Muira Puama and Catuaba — come from the same part of the world and share a similar traditional use. Here's the real story behind these Amazonian herbs, why they've earned a reputation as an herbal male enhancement supplement pairing, and what the evidence says. (If you've searched "Jelly Fill male enhancement" or "JellyFill supplement," you're in the right place — that's simply a common misspelling of JellyFil®.)

Muira Puama: "Potency Wood"

Muira Puama for male vitality has one of the longer track records among botanical male vitality supplement ingredients, used in Brazilian traditional medicine for generations as an aphrodisiac and nerve tonic. In a clinical study of 262 men with low sexual desire, 62% reported improvement in libido after Muira Puama supplementation, and 51% reported improved erectile function. A follow-up study pairing it with Ginkgo Biloba found 85% of men reported enhanced sexual desire and satisfaction within two weeks.

📚 Waynberg J & Brewer S — Adv Ther, 2000

Catuaba: Mood and Nervous System Support

A Catuaba bark supplement comes from Trichilia catigua, a Brazilian tree bark traditionally used to stimulate the nervous system. Catuaba for men has research suggesting antidepressant-like effects tied to dopaminergic and serotonergic activity — systems closely linked to both mood and sexual responsiveness, which is why Catuaba shows up alongside Muira Puama in traditional and modern formulas alike.

📚 Campos MM et al. — Psychopharmacology, 2005

💡 Why these two together? Muira Puama targets libido and erectile function; Catuaba targets mood and nervous-system responsiveness. As natural ingredients for male performance, the pairing addresses both the physical and mental side of the equation — which is exactly why JellyFil® includes both rather than just one.

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The Takeaway

Neither Muira Puama nor Catuaba is a fast-acting miracle ingredient, but both have a genuine research base and centuries of traditional use behind them. As part of a broader herbal male enhancement supplement formula rather than standing alone, they contribute to the mood, confidence, and libido side of male vitality that's easy to overlook when the conversation focuses only on blood flow.

⚠️ These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. JellyFil® is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement.