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A Beginner's Guide to Herbal Medicine for a Better Sex Life


Consuming herbal remedies to enhance sexual performance may help increase libido and improve sexual performance. However, it should only be done under medical advice and the watchful eye of a licensed physician.

Ginkgo biloba has been proven to increase blood flow and enhance male libido, as well as prevent erectile dysfunction by relaxing blood vessel walls.

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb native to India and parts of Africa that has long been used in Ayurvedic medicine to increase libido, increase sexual function and enhance satisfaction in both men and women. Modern research supports many of its traditional uses while emphasizing its role in improving sexual life overall.

Recently, for instance, one study discovered that taking high concentration ashwagandha root extract helped women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) improve orgasm and sexual function through stress reduction. Ashwagandha may also help boost testosterone levels in males, which may offset an androgen deficiency problem for female patients.

As an anti-stress herb, chamomile has also proven effective at improving cognition and memory in healthy people and those suffering from cognitive impairments. Furthermore, it reduces oxidative stress while improving blood flow to the genital area.

Gokshura

Tribulus Terrestris, commonly referred to in Ayurvedic medicine as Gokshura, is an herb known for increasing testosterone levels and sperm count and serving as an aphrodisiac since ancient times. Gokshura can also benefit women by stimulating libido and encouraging ovulation; acting as a natural diuretic that may help with water retention or cysts; helping combat diabetes through increased exercise capacity and decreasing glucose intolerance - as well as fighting diabetes in those living with PCOS through increased exercise capacity and reduced glucose intolerance.

Gokshura has long been used to improve male health, as its Vrishya and spermatogenic properties provide effective treatments for issues including erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, asthenozoospermia, oligospermia and teratospermia; boost energy, improve memory retention and alleviate stress. Furthermore, Gokshura acts as a powerful antioxidant protecting the heart against lipid accumulation within blood vessels while simultaneously lowering cholesterol and improving immune response; additionally offering diuretic, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, carminative and sedative properties - all ideal ingredients to treat health conditions within men's health!

Shatavari

Shatavari is an herbal uterine tonic known for its hormone-balancing effects, helping women at all stages of life, from puberty through pregnancy, breastfeeding and perimenopause. Packed with phytoestrogens, which balance female hormones while simultaneously increasing libido, Shatavari also serves as a galactagogue (meaning it promotes milk production for nursing mothers).

Men can use Shatavari to improve sperm count and enhance virility by decreasing stress. Furthermore, this natural remedy also assists with erectile dysfunction by increasing blood flow to the penis - acting as both an aphrodisiac and natural anti-erectile agent. Moreover, this plant boasts powerful spermatogenic properties, which may help treat conditions like Teratospermia, Hypospermia and Asthenozoospermia.

Take two to three servings of Shatavari churna or powder daily with milk and honey as tea. Alternatively, you could take Planet Ayurveda's vegetarian-based Shatavari capsules daily after meals for best results - two capsules containing 500 mg standardized extract. You could even incorporate it into juices or smoothies!

Horny Goat

Horny goat weed (Epimedium spp or Herba edited), also referred to as Epimedium spp or Herba edited, is an herb used to improve sexual function and overall health. A traditional Chinese herbal medicine for sex, it has long been utilized as an aid for treating erectile dysfunction; multiple anecdotal reports claim this treatment can work. Horny goat weed contains an active compound called Icariin which increases blood flow while creating more robust, longer-lasting erections; this natural PDE5 inhibitor can treat causes such as poor circulation, diabetes or hormonal imbalances.

Conclusion

caria also possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. One study demonstrated this by inhibiting pro-inflammatory molecules from producing acne flare-ups by blocking pro-inflammatory molecules that block pro-inflammatory pathways; further, increasing protein that protects against oxidative damage to cells reduced oxidative stress significantly, as did animal studies demonstrating enhanced bone formation by increasing osteoblast growth promotion protein concentration.

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