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The Ultimate Guide to Using Herbal Medicine for a Better Sex Life



Research on herbal medicine for sexual performance has demonstrated its ability to increase female sexual desire, treat erectile dysfunction and increase libido among postmenopausal women. Some herbal treatments serve as aphrodisiacs, while others can increase blood flow.

This systematic review focused solely on randomized controlled clinical trial studies examining the effects of herbal medicines on FSD and sexual satisfaction among women, excluding observational, qualitative, and review articles.

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus Terrestris (TT), also known as Gokshuru or goat head weed, is a herb well-known for its aphrodisiac properties and treatment of male reproductive issues. Containing steroidal saponins such as protodioscin and tribulosaponins; its primary use is diuretics to treat menstrual conditions with diuretics properties and treating fatigue related conditions like arthritis pain in general as well as treating symptoms related to fatigue-related conditions like gonorrhoea. Fatigue-related conditions like arthritis pain have also proven effective against them all.

One study demonstrated how a combination herbal medicine for sex formula containing TT, Withania somnifera (ashwagandha), Asphaltum (shilajit), and Mucuna pruriens (klwanch) significantly enhanced penile erection index, sperm count and intromission frequency for men with ED. Furthermore, this combination helped decrease oxidative stress and elevated testosterone levels by possibly working by increasing DHEA production, increasing nitric oxide activity downstream signalling channels, or decreasing corpus cavernosum calcification.

Damiana

Damiana japonica, commonly referred to as Fenugreek in Mexico and Central America and Old Woman's Broom or Turnera Aphrodisiaca) has long been used in traditional medicine as an herbal treatment for various conditions such as headache, insomnia, anxiety, depression, bedwetting nervous stomach constipation or even sexual impotence or as an Aphrodisiac.

No clear evidence currently exists to demonstrate its ability to increase male libido, though more high-quality research should be undertaken in this area. Furthermore, it may help women improve orgasms by helping relax their minds during intercourse and increase natural flow during orgasm production.

Maca

Maca is an ancient plant that increases libido in both men and women and may help regulate hormonal fluctuations associated with menopause.

Studies have demonstrated its ability to increase semen concentration and enhance sperm motility among males, while studies on its effect on women may demonstrate it can improve libido and fertility; however, research into this subject remains limited.

Studies on maca extract have demonstrated a rapid and dramatic increase in sexual desire within 14 days, much faster than gelatinized maca. It may be because maca extract has more potency. Quality may differ between sources; therefore, only use reliable suppliers when purchasing.

Epimedium

Epimedium (also referred to as Horny Goat Weed or Bishop's Hat) can assist both men and women who have erectile dysfunction by increasing libido and sexual pleasure, managing involuntary ejaculation and strengthening kidneys while decreasing fatigue - making it an excellent solution for seniors.

Epimedium's constituents help protect against bone loss and can be an effective osteoporosis treatment option, with postmenopausal women mainly benefiting from its estrogen-modulating properties. Furthermore, this herb has also helped support muscular-skeletal systems and is used in Chinese herbal products formulas to treat fibromyalgia.

Chinese lung-strengthening protocols often use this herb to benefit the lymph-immune system, helping promote white blood cell production while simultaneously strengthening immunity.

Yohimbe

Yohimbe, an evergreen tree found throughout Western Africa, has long been used as an effective means of increasing sexual function and stimulating libido.

Erectile dysfunction treatment is also among its many uses; one such application of this herb's aphrodisiac properties is its ability to enhance blood flow.

Yohimbe contains yohimbine, which acts as an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor antagonist and relaxes blood vessels while increasing sympathetic activity - helping increase blood pressure in some individuals.

People with preexisting heart, liver or kidney conditions should avoid taking Yohimbe supplements as this could worsen existing conditions or trigger anxiety attacks and make symptoms of certain mental illnesses worse.

Ginkgo biloba

Ginkgo biloba extract has long been recognized for its memory-boosting capabilities and may help increase blood flow to your genital area, thus improving sexual pleasure.

Ginkgolide B is an active chemical found in Ginkgo plants that has been demonstrated to decrease inflammation markers in both human and animal cells.

Conclusion

Ginkgo may increase your risk of bleeding when taken with blood-thinner medications like warfarin (Coumadin) or clopidogrel (Plavix). Furthermore, this herb may interact with certain antidepressant drugs and enhance their efficacy - such as Prozac and fluoxetine (Prozac Sarafem and Sertraline Zoloft). Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning to use ginkgo if you have heart disease, diabetes or are pregnant/ breastfeeding.

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