Herbs to increase male sexual stamina and libido

Before talking about herbs that increase sexual stamina in men, it is important to know about the sexual diseases that reduce this stamina. Some of them are as follows:

• Decrease in testosterone hormone
• Premature ejaculation
• Retrograde ejaculation with little or no semen
• Orgasmic disorder
• Erectile dysfunction
• Arousal difficulties
• Low libido
• Retrograde ejaculation
• Unwanted, frequent erections (Priapism)
• Compulsive sexual behaviour
• Infertility

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Nowadays, men have started using some strong English medicines to increase their sexual power. While some of them may be beneficial, most of them cause harm due to wrong use. In such a situation, using herbs to increase libido is a better option. Herbs do not have any side effects, and their benefits last for a long time. Let us find out more about some such herbs.

But remember, before using any of these herbs, be sure to consult your doctor. Make sure that the herbal product you choose to try has gone through official testing and is completely safe.

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Herbal viagra

Herbal Viagra became very popular in the 1980s as the first drug for infertility. The Pausinystalia yohimbe tree of the Rubiaceae family is an evergreen tree native to West Africa, also present in Asia. It is the only listed herb in the medical world for improving sexual function. The yohimbe herb has been used extensively to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) for more than 75 years.

The US FDA approved yohimbe as the first plant-derived drug for the treatment of infertility in the late 1980s and it was recognized in the February 1999 edition of Environmental Nutrition in Europe as 'herbal Viagra'.

Yohimbe herb is known to be effective in dealing with ED. It is useful in many ways:

• It has the ability to stimulate blood flow by dilating the blood vessels. Increasing blood flow to the penis helps in getting and sustaining an erection.
• It increases the production of norepinephrine, which is essential in producing an erection.
• It also works to give strength to diabetics and heart disease patients, who are suffering from infertility due to these diseases.
• It increases sexual power in some cases and can help the erection last longer.
• Apart from all this, yohimbe enhances sexual ability and sensation.

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha is a very popular herb which is also known as Indian ginseng and Withania somnifera. Ashwagandha is mainly used in Ayurveda for the treatment of sexual diseases. The roots and berries of this plant are also used to make teas, powders, extracts and capsules.

Many sexual diseases can be cured by the consumption of Ashwagandha, such as:

• Infertility
• Testosterone level
• Sperm count
• Speed of sperms
• Semen antioxidant levels

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Ginseng

• Red ginseng: This is a herb that is also known as Panax ginseng. Korean herbal doctors use ginseng to treat erectile dysfunction. Although research has not proven how this works, ginseng has often been more effective than placebo. It is believed that red ginseng affects the hormones responsible for erection and increases blood flow by increasing the amount of nitric oxide.
• Malaysian Ginseng: This herb is also known as Eurycoma longifolia. It is a native Southeast Asian plant with anti-malarial, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, fever-reducing and aphrodisiac properties. Malaysian ginseng has the ability to increase testosterone levels and improve sperm health and muscle strength. Not only this, but it can also help with mood fluctuations.

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Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)

Epimedium is a Chinese herb that is used to alleviate the causes associated with erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunctions. This herb is also consumed to reduce painful sex and decrease in libido. Along with increasing libido, it can also improve sexual performance by changing the levels of certain hormones in the body.

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Apart from this, there are many herbs that can not only improve libido but can also help in getting rid of sexual diseases, such as:

• Ginkgo Biloba
• L-arginine
• Chrysin (Passiflora incarnata)
• Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)
• Basella alba
• Tribulus terrestris extract
• Chlorophytum borivilianum
• Mondia whitei
• Crocus sativus
• Myristica fragrans
• Phoenix dactylifera
• Lepidium meyenii
• Kaempferia parviflora
• Eurycoma longifolia
• Satureja khuzestanica
• Fadogia agrestis
• Montanoa tomentosa
• Terminalia catappa
• Casimiroa edulis
• Turnera diffusa

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Some foods that are known to increase sexual stamina are as follows:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Whole grains and plenty of fiber
• Healthy oils like olive oil and sunflower oil
• Seafood, nuts and legumes

There are some other foods that can improve sex life:

• Oysters
• Meat
• Salmon fish
• Nuts and seeds
• Apple
• Sugar beets
• Red wine
• Basil
• Garlic
• Saffron

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Generally, all the herbs mentioned help in improving sexual stamina and sex life by relieving sexual diseases. But many of these herbs require more research. If you are thinking of using herbs for sexual diseases or to increase male sexual potency, then do consult your doctor about the treatment options. Your doctor can help you decide which herb is most helpful for your condition/situation.

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