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Saw Palmetto

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

About half of the men above 50 are facing the problem of an enlarged prostate also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH symptoms involve from changes or problems with urination, such as frequent urination or a weak urine stream, to pain during urination.

Mother Nature offers us plenty of herbal medicines for BPH, among them is Saw Palmetto fruit extract that is proved to be the most effective cure in prostate problems.

Aboriginal Americans used the fruit of Saw Palmetto in the treatment of a variety of urinary problems and also for decreased male libido.

Saw palmetto or Serenoa repens is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols which will block the production of dihydrotestosterone that is responsible for enlarged prostate and also for male baldness.

Saw palmetto will show its effects in about 6 weeks.

Side effects

Saw Palmetto can cause minor stomach irritations that usually will be settled by itself. Rarely were reported cases in which blood was passed in urine during the Saw Palmetto cure. Serenoa repens could act as an inhibitor for some drugs so consult your doctor before taking any combinations.

Because of its potential hormonal effects, pregnant women should not use it.

By stimulating the prostate’s healthy biochemical processes, Saw Palmetto in a right dose will increase the male virility.

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Tongkat Ali – Eurycoma Longifolia Jack – Pasak Bumi

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

tongkatali2 Tongkat Ali is also known as Eurycoma Longifolia Jack or Pasak Bumi. It is a very rare herb, and you can only find it in Indonesia. It grows wild there in the untouched tropical rain forest. By using Tongkat Ali, you can gradually restore your testosterone level to be as it was when you were young. Literally Tongkat Ali means “Ali’s walking stick”, used in Malaysia for many years by middle aged men, to increase sexual desire, libido and sexual performance, and to treat erectile dysfunction.

Indeed, Tongkat Ali lets you derive the advantages of increased testosterone with none of the complications caused by taking testosterone orally.

The amount of free testosterone is increased naturally with Tongkat Ali. Much of your body’s testosterone is bound by the SHBG protein (this is the sex hormone binding globulin).

SHBG bounded testosterone has been considered ineffective. Free testosterone is the only thing that is known to demonstrate the desired effects as an androgenic hormone. It has the effect of enhancing libido both physiologically and mentally by masculinizing and sexualizing, with anabolic effects as well (tissue enhancing, primarily muscle tissues). That is why Eurycoma Longifolia Jack is recently used also by bodybuilders to increase muscle mass and strength.

The process whereby Tongkat Ali raises free testosterone levels is not yet understood. One possible explanation is that Tongkat Ali’s ingredients prevent SHBG from capturing free testosterone.

Whatsoever the reason might be, it is absolutely true that, if you take the right amount of Tongkat Ali, your testosterone level will increase. Here is what happens when your testosterone level is increased:

  • Your sex drive and libido are raised.
  • Your erection will be longer, harder and more spontaneous.
  • Your muscle mass and strength will increase.
  • You will experience increased energy and vitality.
  • Your bone mineral density will increase.
  • You will gain a sense of well being.
  • Your cognitive functioning will improve.

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In Indonesia, where Tongkat Ali is called Pasak Bumi, only older plants are collected for medicinal use. Roots which are less than ten years old are considered ineffective. Indonesia is the only country where old roots can be obtained. This is because it is the only country where it grows wild. It is plain and simple: No where in the world are plantations where Tongkat Ali has been grown for at least ten years. Over-harvesting of the wild Tongkat Ali shrub has almost completely eliminated this plant from the forests from Malaysia. That is why recently Eurycoma Longifolia was declared a protected plant in Malaysia.

Tongkat Ali in higher doses can cause insomnia and impatience. No other side effects were reported.

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Ginkgo Biloba

Friday, June 19th, 2009

gingkoGinkgo biloba is one of the world’s oldest living species of trees and is one of the most important plant based medicine available. Ginkgo is a popular plant for boosting blood flow to the brain (improving memory) and fingers (helping Raynaud’s) – it is widely used as a mental and vascular stimulant and a powerful protector of the brain, liver, eyes and circulatory system.

Not many people realize that gingko boosts blood flow also to the genitals.

Relaxes blood vessels and boosts circulation to the peripheries thus improves maintenance of an gingko2erection, even at a relatively low dose. Research involving males with erectile dysfunction showed a beneficial effect after 6 – 8 weeks treatment, and after 6 months half of patients had regained full potency.

Who would benefit? Those whose low sex drive is linked with mental fatigue, poor memory, stress during times of intensive study (eg for exams), peripheral vascular disease or cold extremities. Would also benefit male smokers who tend to have less firm erections.

Gingko cures impotence relatively slow but the results are permanent. It is more like a medicine than an aphrodisiac. Those who are looking for immediate results should take sex pills like VigrxPlus that contain some fast acting herbal aphrodisiacs beside gingko.

Cautions:

Check for interactions if taking any prescribed drugs.

Do not take during pregnancy.

Some people are unable to tolerate ginkgo even in small doses.

Ginkgo can cause headaches, seizures, irritability, restlessness, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; if these symptoms develop, check with your practitioner to see if you should lower your dosage or stop taking ginkgo completely.

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Yohimbe

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

yohimbetree Yohimbe is the name of the bark of a tall evergreen tree that grows in western Africa known as Pausinystalia yohimbe or Corynanthe yohimbe. African natives have used the crude bark and purified compound for centuries to enhance sexual desire and performance.

Nowadays it is sold widely in different dosages and extracts potencies including yohimbe 4%, yohimbe 6%, 8%, and 10% alkaloids. It is included as main or secondary component in dozens of herbal anti-impotence products.

Yohimbe indeed is a powerful aphrodisiac for both men and women. The major identified alkaloid in yohimbe is yohimbine, a chemical that causes vasodilation, lowers blood pressure and increases the body’s production of norepinephrine, which is essential in sexual stimulation. It also increases the ejaculation volume and helps to prevent anorgasmia.

In their search for a safe, natural alternative to popular products like Viagra or Cialis, many people are finding Yohimbe sex pills with magical promises.yohimbe

Unfortunately, what is true for all medications that “effective drugs can have serious side effects”, it is true for yohimbe too.

Yohimbine – the major alkaloid in Yohimbe – is a prescription drug in the United States. Therefore, those manufacturers who are offering safe herbal products with yohimbe, in reality are selling prescription drugs without prescription. If something is herbal, it doesn’t mean that is risk-free too. Side effects may include central nervous system stimulation that causes anxiety attacks, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, irritability, headache, nausea, skin flushing, sweating, dizziness, frequent urination, water retention, rise in body temperature, and hyperactivity, weakness, paralysis, gastrointestinal problems, hallucinations or psychosis.

Yohimbine from yohimbe bark can produce significant side effects even in moderate to small amounts, especially if taken over a long period of time.

The effective dose is very close to the toxic dose. At high doses, yohimbine is a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor. MAO inhibitors can cause serious adverse effects when taken concomitantly with tyramine-containing foods (e.g., liver, cheeses, red wine) or with over-the-counter products containing phenylpropanolamine, such as nasal decongestants and diet aids. Individuals taking yohimbe should be warned to rigorously avoid these foods and over-the-counter products because of the increased likelihood of adverse effects. Symptoms of overdosage include weakness and nervous stimulation followed by paralysis, fatigue, stomach disorders, and ultimately death.

Yohimbe is especially dangerous for people who suffer from diabetes, heart conditions, liver or kidney disease, psychological disorders or glaucoma. Because Yohimbe affects the nervous system directly, it should be avoided by anybody with severe anxiety or a history of depression or maniac episodes.

In conclusion, Yohimbe apparently has magical abilities, but it is also a dangerous substance, which should only be used under medical supervision. Self-medication with Yohimbe can be extremely dangerous.

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Shatavari or Asparagus racemosus

Friday, May 15th, 2009

asparagus-racemosus1Shatavari or the Indian Asparagus is a climber herb that grows in forests in and around India. Shatavari is said to be very beneficial for the well being of the female reproductive system. Also it is very effective in enhancing the female libido.

In India, Shatavari is considered the women’s equivalent to Ashwagandha. Interestingly, the name Shatavari means a woman who has a hundred husbands. Now we would all agree that to possess a hundred husbands and to keep all of them pacified, a woman would need tremendous sexual prowess and energy. Shatavari must have helped women in ancient times achieve the desired level of libido, in order to have a fulfilling conjugal life, even with multiple partners.

The Indian Asparagus is known for its healing properties throughout the world, but little do we know that it helps in maintaining the hormonal balance in a woman’s body. Now we all know that a perfect hormonal balance is necessary for healthy libido in women. This herb also purifies blood and rejuvenates the entire reproductive tract, by cleansing and strengthening it. Healthy reproductive organs and strong vaginal muscles promote a higher female libido, ensuring a more fulfilling sex life for a woman.

Shatavari or the Indian Asparagus has amazing healing properties that help in repairing small-scale damages in the reproductive organs of a woman. Also, it is very rich in phyto-estrogens or plant estrogens, which are a great supplement for enhancing the female libido. Because of these properties, Asparagus helps largely in relieving women from menstruation related pain and stress. It is beneficial for both mitigating menopausal and post-menopausal symptoms, like hot flashes, restlessness and anxiety. In young women, it repairs the loss of blood during menstruation and eases out pelvic and vaginal cramps to a large extent.

Some women have regular but serious problems of white discharge or Leucorrhoea. It is both disturbing and unhealthy for a woman. It not only causes weakness in the body but also loss in female libido. Shatavari is known to help in such situations. It controls the damage and inflammation of female reproductive organs. Morning sickness and nausea stresses out pregnant women soon. It also hampers the female libido to some extent, as most women lose interest in a regular sex life. Shatavari is safe for pregnant women also. It can help in relieving morning sickness greatly.

Because it has no side effects, women can take it freely. It balances the pH balance in the vaginal cavity and enhances the female libido considerably. It is truly a libido-rejuvenating herb for women-truly a nature’s gift.

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