Last time I was at my local Walgreens I noticed that they were carrying hundreds of different herbs claiming to do extraordinary things. If I were to take it all, I would just be great, but I would also have sexy skin, six-pack stomachs, great hair, be amazing girlfriends, and all women would want me just by kissing me "pheromones." I doubt that I can have it all by just taking a few pills, but as amazing and unrealistic as the claim is, there are definite benefits to certain ingredients. We all know that Ginkgo is for mental alertness and Echinacea is for immune strength, but what is the best herb for male sexual performance? We will discuss herbs increasing ten men here and resolve with some to avoid.
1. USED BILOBA LEAF - I would like to start with ginkgo as it is commonly considered as an herb to aid memory and brain function. This is true, but it covers only one scope of herbal benefits. Ginkgo works by expanding the flow of blood through your veins and arteries to the effect that it benefits many parts of the body from increasing oxygen supply to the brain, allowing for better brain function, for fuller and more intense erections when more blood is supplied to the penis .
Some concerns with ginkgo are that with increased blood flow, those with bleeding problems, especially those whose blood fails to freeze in the wound, should take precautions as increased blood flow will slow down the clotting process. The second concern is for those who choose ginkgo biloba seeds over the leaves. The immature ginkgo biloba seeds have shown a small amount of toxin, so if you prefer the seeds, it is advisable to cook them before eating them. Finally, like any new additions to your diet, some people have claimed that stomach and diarrhea are painful.
The recommended concentration is 24% flavone and 6% terpene laktones. The usual dose is 120mg to 160mg daily.
2. FOUR EPIMEDIUM LEAF - The next herb is epimedium leaf or commonly known as perennial goat weed. The origin of epimedium comes from the herdsmen who realize that when their herds eat their weeds, their sexual activity is increasing, to name a few. Channel Discovery did a study on horny goat weeds. They found that it was the most prescribed solution for sexual dysfunction by professional doctors in China. Although little is known about how horny goat weeds actually work, it has shown a significant increase in libido and vitality in both men and women, restored sexual function in men, and helped with menstrual discomfort in women.
To this day there are no known side effects with horny goat grass, other than normal small stomachs and diarrhea when something new is added to your diet.
It is recommended that the consumption of horny goat weeds be concentrated enough to have at least 10% icariin. Generally 1000MG to 2000MG is a sufficient daily dose.
3. HAWTHORN BERRY - Hawthorn berry is another herb commonly used to treat anxiety, but its benefits continue to increase. Hawthorn berries are used mainly for treating heart problems. It strengthens the heart and allows it to pump more blood. This, of course, explains more blood flowing into your penis. Thus allowing for harder erection, erection and increased pleasure from orgasm.
Some concerns with hawthorn berries are that studies show that it lowers blood pressure so if you have very low blood pressure you may need to consult a doctor. And as always, there are reports of small bowels and diarrhea.
The recommended daily dose for hawthorn fruit is 160mg to 900mg focused on 2% to 3% flavonoids or 18% to 20% oligomeric procyanidins.
4. SAW PALMETTO BERRY - Saw palmetto berry is a commonly used fruit for urological problems. The most common use for this is to bring the prostate enlargement back to normal size. However, most studies show that long-term use (12 months or more) of saw palmetto also significantly reduces urine and significantly increases sexual function.
One of the few things about saw palmetto berries is that although there are many studies done on palmetto saws, no side effects have been reported, none complaining about upset stomachs or diarrhea.
320mg a day is standardized to not less than 85% of fatty acids is the recommended dose of palmetto saw.
5. CATUABA BARK EXTRACT - Catuaba is Brazil, especially in the Amazon rainforest, the bark of which has been used for thousands of years as a whole revitalizer of the nervous system. It restores the functioning of your nervous system leading to higher brain function, reduced anxiety, better sleep and better sexual function. This is a herb that has helped 60, 70, 80 year olds in Brazil have a healthy sex life.
There are no known side effects to catuaba except stomach and diarrhea occasionally when introduced to the diet. The main concern is that you actually buy real catuaba skin, as there are some exporters who export their skin as catuaba, but actually from the wrong tree. There are 2 main forms of catuaba that provide real skin known as medicine for its benefit and the scientific names for both are Erythroxylum catuaba and Trichilia catigua.
The standard daily dose is 1000mg to 2000mg. No uniform concentration of extract.
6. MUIRA PAUMA BARK EXTRACT - Muira pauma is another rainforest found in South America and Africa. The benefits of this plant also focus on the nervous system to treat various diseases such as paralysis, berries, rheumatism, grips, and heart and gastrointestinal disorders, baldness and sexual dysfunction, such as impotence, infertility and menstrual disorders.
No side effects were reported from the mouth except for stomach and diarrhea occasionally when introduced to the diet. It is also commonly exported as a pomegranate extract from the same plant that does not have the same medical benefit, its scientific name is Liriosma ovate, so be sure before buying the pomegranate seed from this tree.
The recommended dose is 1500mg daily and there is no standard of concentration for powdery mildew extract.
7. CUSCUTA CARS - Cuscata is commonly known as a cultured plant and is commonly used to increase sperm production and fertility. Recent studies have shown that it helps with the treatment of impotence.
There are rumors that cuscuta seed extract, when consumed in large quantities, causes poor sleep. No case studies have shown this effect because the study was conducted using standard doses when administering it. There are also no claims of upset stomachs or diarrhea with cuscuta seed extract.
The recommended dose is 10g to 15g boiled in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes, some say to increase the dose to 25 grams of cuscuta seed extract in 3 cups of water daily. It is standardized to 2.5% flavonoids.
8. ASIAN GINSENG - There are several types of ginseng available in the market today, but one that shows the most sexual functioning benefits is Asian ginseng. It is commonly used to restore physical and mental wellbeing and in sexual function it has important benefits in preventing premature ejaculation.
Asian ginseng has the same side effects as other forms of ginseng which include difficulty sleeping when taken in large quantities and upset stomachs when first introduced to the diet.
The daily dose is 200mg to 600mg, standardized to contain 4% to 5% ginsenoside.
9. TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS - The tribulus terrestris is a plant native to warm climates in southern Europe and Asia, across Africa and northern Australia, though located in North and South America. Its main use is for the purpose of increasing sex drive by restoring hormone levels to normal range, especially testosterone.
There are no reported side effects from tribulus terrestris except for the occasional stomach when it is first introduced to your diet.
750mg per day is a recommended dose of tribulus terrestris, standardized for at least 30% to 45% steroid saponin (furostanol).
10. DAMIANA - Damiana is found mainly in Central and South America. It is said to have been used as the beginning of ancient Mayan civilization in preparation for romance. Today it is used to relieve headaches, regulate bed wetting, better control of the urinary tract, as an aphrodisiac and to improve orgasm.
There are no known side effects although the usual upset stomach with new ingredients added to your diet has never been heard.
The recommended dose is 750mg to 1000mg daily. There is no standardization for volume.
All of the above herbs are listed as Class 1 safe on the US government website when taken in the recommended dosage. However, I want to make you aware of the very popular ingredients for male enhancement, but they have serious side effects. Yohimbe (aka Yohimbine) bark is known for its potential in enhancing sexual function but it can and often causes serious damage to the liver. It is even prohibited to import in a number of different countries. Please use caution when taking this herb, especially if you have liver problems.
You will find that all of the above herbs when taken alone will improve your sexual function, but once they are combined, the effects will be compound. So the next time you go to Walgreens, or whoever your supplier is, you will be able to differentiate at least a small section of the natural supplement islands and significantly increase your love life.
Source:
National Institutes of Health http://nccam.nih.gov
University of Maryland Medical Center http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/hawthorn-000256.htm
Health Discovery http://health.discovery.com/centers/sex/libido/goat_03.html
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