Herbs have been an essential part of our diet for many years;
they add subtle flavors and aroma to food. Sometimes they are only used to
garnish food and some of them are also used for medicinal purposes. Some herbs
are specially cultivated in certain areas to create herbal medicine and some
people heavily rely on these herbs to treat common ailments such as common cold
and cough.
This makes some people wonder if there are any herbs or plant-based medication which can be used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
And it turns out that there are a few herbs that
have shown promising properties for the treatment of erectile dysfunction, some
of them are listed below.
Ginkgo Biloba
Ginkgo Biloba is one of the few herbs that have been used for
their medicinal properties for thousands of years. They have been used for
treating conditions such as anxiety, the inadequate flow of blood towards the
brain as well as dementia.
As Ginkgo Biloba is said to promote proper blood circulation,
many people feel that it may prove effective in the treatment of erectile
dysfunction in men.
But this herb lacks adequate scientific evidence that is much
needed to prove its effectiveness to treat this sexual dysfunction and the fact
that it causes many side-effects such as irritation of the mouth, nausea, upset
stomach and increases the risk of bleeding in many people discourages its
use.
Ginseng
Ginseng is known by various names such as Red Ginseng and Panax
Ginseng and many people have reported using it for treating erectile
dysfunction.
This Korean herb is said to promote erection by aiding the
production of nitric oxide in the body but there is little to no evidence to
back up this fact.
People have reported that it is effective for treating erectile
dysfunction although it causes insomnia, yet herbal practitioners often
recommend it for short term use only.
Horny Goat Weed
Horny Goat Weed is known by various interesting names across the
world such as Yin Yang Huo, Bishops Hat, Barrenwort, as well as others. The
Epimedium (As it is scientifically known) is a native to China and is hinted to
aid sexual performance.
Unlike many other herbs that are claimed to treat sexual
dysfunction in only men, Horny Goat Weed is said to aid female sexual
dysfunctions as well.
This herb is said to be useful in treating erectile dysfunction
in men, and treating excessive pain during intercourse for women and increasing
libido for both men and women.
This herb may interact with other drugs or medication that you
use and have a negative impact on your heart's function so people who suffer
from any heart disease are discouraged from trying this medication.
Despite these promising claims, there is no research to back the
effects of Epimedium on humans, but studies on rats have shown encouraging
results.
These herbs have shown encouraging results for the treatment of
erectile dysfunction in men and they have also been used in the past before the
science-backed medications were available in the market.
Apart from herbs, there are also many plants, vegetables as well
as fruits which have been reported to be useful in promoting the sexual health
of men and treating erectile dysfunction. But while herbs offer selective
action for the treatment of this sexual dysfunction, the food such as spinach,
and watermelons which are said to be beneficial to men who are suffering from
this condition do not offer any selective actions towards the promotion of
erections in men.
If you are planning to explore using these herbs for your
treatment, we request you to consult your doctor first. Even if your doctor
gives you a green signal, we recommend that you only take these herbs after
consulting a licensed herbal practitioner so that he or she can guide you with
correct dosage instructions and request your doctor to monitor your health to
prevent and treat any side-effect or mishap that may occur.
We request you to make sure that you are not allergic to any of
the herb before using it as a part of your treatment.
While the use of plant-based medicines for your treatment, it
does not hurt to explore medicinal drugs whose effectiveness has been backed by
extensive research and are a popular remedy for erectile dysfunction across the
whole world.
There are oral PDE5 drugs available in the form of tablets which
are very effective in treating erectile dysfunction temporarily such a Cenforce 100 and
Science and the current medical facilities also offer long-term
treatments of erectile dysfunction such as penile transplants and
surgeries.