Herbal Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as "the inability to achieve erection sufficient for sexual intercourse in order to reach mutual satisfaction of both partners'. The prevalence of ED is not known precisely. This is mainly due to the many differences in the definition of ED and because many publications only focus on specific population groups only. However, it is estimated that ED affects 15 million-30 million people worldwide.
Although it does not affect life expectancy, erectile dysfunction can have a significant negative impact on the welfare and quality of life of individuals. There are many causes of ED but the most important thing is that this is an age-related phenomenon. The most reliable evidence for this comes from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. The study reported that the probability of ED increased from 5.1% at age 40 to 15% in 70 years.
Other conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, chronic alcohol consumption, multiple sclerosis, atherosclerosis, vascular disease and neurologic disease can affect about 70% of ED cases. There are reports that between 35% to 50% of men with diabetes experience erectile dysfunction. In addition, men who take medications that are commonly used as antihypertensive drugs, antihistamines, antidepressants, tranquilizers, appetite suppressants and cimetidine will experience ED as a side effect. Psychological factors can also cause erectile dysfunction, either separately or in combination with organic causes.
There are many herbal remedies that have been used by people with ED with varying degrees of success. Today, the Internet is one way that is accessible and comprehensive to obtain medical information and treatment options, the public can try a lot of these herbal therapies. The following are examples of various herbal treatments for ED.
Cola acuminata
Ermasuk Cola acuminata Sterculiaceae family, numerous in the forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fruit is rough, dotted with fruit up to 8 inches long, and flat seeds bright red. Commonly known as the kola nut, the fruit is used extensively for the treatment of ED.
The fruit contains about 2% catechine-caffeine (colanine), which is believed to have greater levels of alkaloids (caffeine), thus increasing the stimulatory effect. The fruit is usually baked, mashed or chewed and can also be added to beverages such as tea or milk or cereals such as porridge.
Turnera diffusa (Damiana)
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) has been used as an aphrodisiac in Mexico for centuries.
Plants form a small bush and there are many in Central and South America including Turneraceae family. When this shrub blooms, small yellow flowers appear with a smell similar to camomile. Dried leaves and stems are used as a sexual stimulant in the form of capsules, liquid extract and tea.
Damiana contains flavonoids, resins, tannins and glycosides called arbutin, which has many therapeutic uses. In the bile duct, arbutin is converted into hydroquinone, which in large quantities can cause side effects of Damiana (nausea, vomiting, tinnitus, sudden death).
In scientific studies, Damiana has been found that damiana may relax the small muscles in the walls of the arteries of the penis, thus allowing greater blood flow in erection. Relaxation effect is even greater than the effects caused by Viagra (90% versus 46%) and is thought to be one of the mechanisms by Damiana can be used in cases of erectile dysfunction.
In studies in mice, Damiana can improve sexual performance and increase the number of rats impotent rats reached ejaculation. The authors conclude that their study provides evidence for the efficacy of the public will Damiana. In animal studies, mild hypoglycemia has been demonstrated, therefore, must be careful if it is used in men with diabetes.
Polygonum multiflorum (Fo-Ti)
Fo-Ti (Polygonum multiflorum) is also called he shou wu, which translated from Chinese means' black-haired Mr. He ". According to Chinese folk legend, Mr. He is an elder in a village who regularly uses Fo-Ti plant, which has a property to recover the black hair, youthful and full of vitality.
Until now there has been no research on the effects of Fo-Ti in men. In animal studies Fo-Ti has been found to improve learning ability and memory and reduce the degeneration of nigrostriatal dopaminergic neurons in the brain. How does the actual workings of Fo-Ti in the case of erectile dysfunction, is unknown.
Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo is one of the oldest species of plants that still survive and are therefore often referred to as 'living fossils'. Biloba means two lobes (lobes) and refers to the leaves of the two lobes unique. This plant has been used for culinary and medicine for centuries.
Products Ginkgo biloba is one of the best-selling herbal medicines in Europe and the tree is known only to survive in China. China is estimated to produce about 63,000 kg of dried ginkgo seeds every year.
Ginkgo is believed to increase blood flow to the penis, despite evidence to the contrary. In a study published in 1991, 50 men with ED artery that supplied 240 mg of ginkgo leaf extract daily for 9 months. The men were divided into two groups based on their previous response to conventional drug therapy for ED. The first group consisted of 20 people with a few people are successful with the previous therapy. The second group consisted of 30 men who no one had success with the therapy of erectile.
After 6 months of treatment with ginkgo leaf extract, all the men first group can perform an erection sufficient to have a husband and wife. These positive results persisted until 9 months of therapy. While the second group, 19 of 30 people can make an erection. There are no reported side effects of this therapy.
Panax ginseng (Ginseng)
Ginseng (Panax ginseng) is an annual plant originating from the humid forests of northern China and Korea. After crops are harvested, the roots are arranged in one of two ways, this way will determine the outcome of white or red ginseng. When Panax ginseng is peeled and dried, the result is hard and yellowish brown, this is white ginseng. When the steamed root, peeled and then dried, the result is red ginseng colored dark red. In the East, red ginseng is preferred, whereas in the West, white ginseng is preferred.
Ginseng has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a sexual stimulant, and it seems there is scientific evidence about this. In animal studies, a concentration of 1 mg / ml of ginseng extract can create a relaxing effect on rabbit corpus cavernosal tissue. This action is mediated by increased intracellular calcium absorption and in the corpus cavernosal sinusoids by an increased release of nitric oxide (NO). Increased NO is positive findings because NO is a major mediator of penile erection and cyclic GMP, which mediates the effects of NO on smooth muscle relaxation of blood vessels of the penis.
Brevicornum Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)
Horny goat weed (Epimedium brevicornum) also known as Yin Yan Huo and has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat disorders such as dementia, fatigue, erectile dysfunction and arthralgia. Epimedium brevicornum is native to Asia and the Mediterranean.
According to the legend of Chinese society, the use of horny goat weed herb to treat erectile dysfunction began after a goatherd China saw an increase in sexual activity in goats after they ate the weed Horny Goat Weed.
In a test study of estrogen activity of 32 plants, horny goat weed is one of the herbs to have the largest estrogen activity, thus recommended its use in postmenopausal patients.
Lepidium meyenii (Maca)
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has a root like a turnip and is often referred to as "Peruvian ginseng '. Although it has nothing to do with the ginseng family, its use is similar to ginseng because it can increase energy, libido and sexual performance. Maca has been used as food in Peru for centuries, but only now is gaining popularity as an herbal supplement.
In one study involving nine adult males, 4 months of treatment with maca tablets resulted in increased seminal volume, sperm count and sperm motility.
Ptychopetalum olacoides (Muira Puama)
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides) is a small plant from the Amazon basin. It has long been used to treat sexual problems in Brazil at a dose of 2 to 4 mg per day of liquid extract. To date there is no evidence to support the use of Muira Puama for erectile dysfunction.
Eurycoma longifolia (tongkat)
Tongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a tree found in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. The roots of this tree is believed to enhance male sexual performance as well as having medicinal properties for use in the treatment of dysentery, fever and other diseases. Many traditional societies take advantage of this earth peg roots for treating various diseases, the plant is widely found in the forests around their homes.
Over the years the roots of the earth peg should be brewed for hours to obtain an active extract. However, now widely available in pill form or tea bags.
Ganoderma Lucidum (Reishi)
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a fungus that grows from the top of a tree stump or a stick that was buried and found in most of the world. According to the beliefs of traditional societies in Japan, reishi is a lot hanging in the halls of the house to ward off evil spirits and also carried by the bride to their new home to keep and kept away from bad things in the new family.
Reishi has many uses in traditional Chinese medicine, including DE. In a study in China of 60 people with ED, there is a significant benefit after drinking the stew is made using fruit from these the Ganoderma family for 1 month. Only 4 patients reported no improvement; 17 patients reported a slight improvement; 25 people claim their sexual function was marked improvement, and 14 people reported that they were cured. No other drugs were taken during the study period.