Damiana Aphrodisiaca (Turnera diffusa)
This herb has been used as an aphrodisiac since the Mayan civilisation. It has the ability to control hot flushes, regulate female hormone, act as an anti-depressant, increase spermatogenesis, strengthen ovum and increase energy levels.
Spanish Safron
The use of this herb dates back to 1500BC. It improves digestion and strengthens the function of the stomach, also has the ability to act as a sedative, antitussive agent, helps expulsion of gases accumulated in the gastrointestinal tract, acts as an aphrodisiac and prolongs vitality.
Muira Puma Ptychopetalum Olacoides
This is a small tree/bush with small white flowers found in the Brazilian Amazon. It is used by the indigenous tribes of Brazil for treatment of sexual debility, impotence, neuromuscular problems, rheumatism, grippe, cardiac asthenia, gastro-intestinal asthenia, prevention of baldness, menstrual disturbances and dysentery. It is also used externally in baths and massages for treatment of paralysis and beri beri.
Gotu Cola: Centella Asiatica ('food for the brain')
A willowy, creepy herb found in the swamps of India, Sri Lanka, South Africa and tropical regions of South America. It acts as a diuretic, narcotic, sedative, tonic, rebuilds energy reserves, increases mental and physical powers, combats stress, improves reflexes and aids wound healing. Also, it has been used in the past to treat leprosy and syphilis. (Do not confuse with Kola nut, which contains caffeine, gotu cola does not.)
Bee Pollen
This is a mixture of bee saliva, plant nectar and true pollen. It increases energy levels, basal metabolic rate, blood circulation and promotes general health.
Guarana (Paullinia Cupana)
A creeping shrub that grows up to 12 metres high. Its fruit is small, round and bright red. The main component is guaranine which is similar to caffeine. It increases mental alertness, stamina and physical endurance.
Asparagus Racemosus
This herb is found in jungles at high altitudes in India and is also known as SATIVARI 'one who can have a 1000 husbands'. This herb has the ability to increase breast milk and semen production. It nurtures mucous membranes, cleanses blood, supplies female hormones and nourishes the ovum. It also treats sexual debility, muscle spasms, menopause, infertility, impotence, pre-menstrual syndrome and is indicated for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse.
Arjuna Terminalia
This is obtained from the bark of a deciduous tree originating from the lower Himalayas. It is used traditionally to treat heart disease by strengthening the heart and has anti-ischaemic and cardio-protective agents.
Orchis Mascula: Saleep Orchid
This herb is found in Iran and Afghanistan. It has restorative and invigorating properties. It is used for general weakness, impotence and nervous/sexual debility.
Withansia Somnifera: Ashwaganda
This herb is also known as Indian ginseng. It is a slightly hairy plant with small greenish flowers. This herb has been demonstrated to provide energy/strength and has rejeuvenation properties. It is also spermatogenic, anti-inflammatory, impotency and acts as an aphrodisiac.
Ginseng 'Panax Ginseng'
A Chinese herb that has been used for its health properties for thousands of years. It’s an adaptogen which means it helps the body to adapt to stress. It also improves memory, aids exhaustion and increases overall health and stamina. It is also used for the treatment of impotence and male infertility.
Bombax Malabaricum: Bamboo
This is a large tree with large red and white flowers. It is an aphrodisiac.
Cinnamon
This has been used for thousands of years to fight tooth decay, treat urinary tract infection, stomach irritations and aids menstrual disturbances.
L-arginine Hydrochloride
Is an a amino acid which can be found in whole-wheat, rice, nuts, seeds, corn. soy, grapes, coco and carob. It produces nictric oxide which improves circulation as well as increasing blood flow to the genital area. It has also been demonstrated to be helpful in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and impotence. ( Reference: Dr L.J Ignarro – A 1998 Nobel Prize winner )
Epimedium grandiflorim (Horny goat weed) This is a low growing deciduous perennial with leathery leaves that was noticed by a goat herder to make his goats more incestuous. It has testosterone like effects resulting in stimulated sexual activity desire and also increases sperm production. |
