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Hot Herbs For Sexual Enhancement The prescription drugs erective dysfunction (ED) such as Viagra, Cialis and Levitra all work by increasing blood flow to the penis, resulting in an erection usually within 30 minutes of taking the drug. That’s the good news. The bad news? Like other medications, there can be side effects such as headache, back pain, upset stomach, and erections lasting for hours. Pharmaceuticals may appear to some to be a quick fix for enhancing sexual function, but for thousands of years other cultures have relied on their own safe and natural remedies such as: Ginseng For centuries, ginseng has had a reputation for being sexually invigorating and rejuvenating. But is it true? Yes, according to scientific research. Recently, a team of scientists studied the efficacy of Korean red ginseng in 45 patients with ED. Using several means to calculate the efficacy of the herb, including the International Index of Erectile Function, scores were significantly higher in patients who took red ginseng than in those given a placebo. In fact, 60 percent of the patients taking ginseng reported improved erections. Ginseng is also known for its ability to help the body cope with stress, and stress is a common reason for low sex drive. Ashwagandha Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an Indian herb, is used to support mood and energy. Kilham says that ashwagandha is, without question, the single most popular herb in India. “I spent time in India and talked with a number of gynecologists and obstetricians,” he explains. “They all give ashwagandha to their patients as a matter of course for healthy fertility, menstruation, and as a general aphrodisiac.” Maca One of Kilham’s favorite herbs is the turnip-like Lepidium meyenii, or maca. “It packs a sexual punch,” he says. In a recent Peruvian study, researchers looked at the effect of maca on sexual desire in men. The results showed that with eight weeks of treatment with maca, the men had increased sexual desire. In another study, maca usage over four months resulted in an increase of seminal volume, sperm count, and motility. And maca isn’t just for men
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