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Libido Herbal Remedies |
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 Low libido problems can be caused by a side effect of illness, for instance bad circulation, diabetes and high blood pressure. Psychological issues such as stress, anxiety, guilt and depression also play a role. One cause of decreased libido in both men and women is reduced hormone levels, specifically of the sex hormone testosterone. Erectile dysfunction, another cause of sexual problems in men, is not necessarily related to loss of desire-though it can certainly affect libido. Any drug or herb that addresses this problem is bound to get considerable attention, but do so called "herbal viagra" formulas really work?
 Low Libido Remedies
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Ashwagandha |
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The chemically active ingredients in ashwagandha, withanolides, appear to have a steroid like effect, meaning that they indirectly increase activity of steroidal hormones like testosterone and progesterone. Sex drive, diminished. Ashwaganda is a sexual "grounding" herb that reduces the frequency of premature ejaculation and increases sexual stamina. Ashwaganda's active principles, alkaloids and withanoloids, have longevity-enhancing and sexually stimulating properties (Phyllis Balch, CNC ) |
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Coleus Forskohlii |
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Coleus helps in the relaxation of smooth muscles and increases blood flow, both important actions in a healthy sexual response. |
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Comfrey |
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Comfrey has been shown to affect the sex hormones which stimulate the ovaries and testes. Such a hormonal effect is also indicated by traditional belief. (Mabey, Richard 32) |
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Dong Quai |
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Dong quai's ability to optimize female hormones sets the stage for responsiveness to sexual desire. Sexual pleasure, particularly orgasmic intensity, may be enhanced with the use of dong quai. |
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Epimedium |
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Unlike the many herbs that have estrogenlike effects, epimedium is an unusual herb in that it has testosteronelike effects. It stimulates sexual activity in both men and women, increases sperm production, stimulates the sensory nerves, and increases sexual desire. This herb increases blood flow to the penis and also prevents a protein called fibrin from being deposited on capillary walls, thus preventing loss of sexual function in men with atherosclerosis. Epimedium's testosteronelike actions also allow it to fight the muscle wasting experienced by many people with AIDS. In laboratory tests, chemical components of the herb even act against the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) itself. ( ) |
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Ginkgo |
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Ginkgo's hallmark effect is increased circulation, the better to prepare for the heart-racing excitement of sex. Research shows it to improve genital blood flow in both men and women, making for higher libido, and improved erections, and better orgasms. (Kilham,Chris ) |
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Epimedium |
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TCM practitioners use yin yang huo to increase the Yang energies, for instance, it would be used to enhance male sexual performance. |
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Maca |
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Maca is a natural source of amino acid argentine, which is thought to assist in the generation of nitric oxide that helps counteract male impotence. Many libido- and sexual-enhancement health supplements on the market today contain argentine for this reason (although this is not clinically validated). |
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Muira puama |
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In French clinical trials, it was reported that muira puama was effective in improving libido and treating erectile dysfunction. The herb has a longstanding and worldwide reputation as a treatment for impotence. |
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Oats |
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Oats long traditional use as a libido booster is supported by the presence of steroidal saponins, which some researchers believe influence hormone balances, and beta sitosterol, a plant based sterol that chemically resembles testosterone, progesterones, and estrogen and is believed to modulate hormonal levels. ( ) |
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Ginseng |
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Ginseng has multiple effects, It acts as a tonic system balancer, a stimulant, and an aphrodisiac. Like ginkgo, it relaxes the arteries to improve blood pressure and circulation. Ginseng traditionally has been used to restore sex drive in men. Although scientific studies involving human volunteers would be extremely difficult to conduct, experiments with laboratory animals indicate that ginseng increases interest in sex by altering the action of the neuro-transmitter dopamine in the brain. Ginseng does not increase testosterone, which could increase aggression and aggravate prostate disorders. |
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Pygeum |
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Almost all the research on the medicinal properties of pygeum has been done on extracts that were concentrated to particular levels of the active ingredients: 14% terpenes, N-docosanol, and beta sitaosterol. When it comes to helping make erections firmer pygeum has demonstrated its ability as a player. ( ) |
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Ginseng, Siberian |
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The adrenal glands have a big impact on our sexual health because of the their role in producing a variety of hormone that regulate many physical responses, not just gender-oriented ones. Tonic herbs such as ginseng helps prevent "adrenal burnout" caused by ongoing physical or mental challenges. |
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Nettle |
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Several studies have shown that stinging nettles can keep your testosterone circulating freely and keep you feeling sexually vital. ( ) |
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Yohimbe |
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Until the advent of Viagra, the most commonly prescribed drug for erection problems was a pharmaceutical isolation of yohimbe's' active phytochemical, yohimbine. (Duke, James A, Ph.D. ) |
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Infertility
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Tribulus
Maca
Muira puama
Damiana
Pygeum Tinctures
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