Reference

Aphrodisiac Tips

From the practice's reference on herbs for vitality and sexual health - also the subject of the one-day Sexual Health workshop.

Anti Impotence+

Cnidium : Cnidium monnieri

Dodder : Cuscuta chinensis

**Eucommia : Eucommia ulmoidesGinseng : Panax ginsengMaca : Lepidium meyenii

Mucuna : Mucuna puriens **

Muira Puama : Ptychopetalum olacoides

Sarsaparilla : Smilax offininalis

Scruffy pea : Psoralea corylifolia

Withania Root : Withania somnifera

Yohimbe : Pausinystalia yohimbe

Aphrodisiac Herbs+

Aphrodisiacs can work in two ways, either by working on the mind to create sexual desire or by affecting certain parts of the body to stimulate sexual desire or both.

Circulatory Stimulants+

Black Pepper Cardamom Cayenne Damiana* *Ginger Gingko Kola Vera Panax Ginseng

Erectile Dysfunction / Strong Erection+

For Premature Ejaculation+

Golden Root : Chlorophytum bonvillanum

Horny Goat Weed : Epimedium sagittatum

Mucuna : Mucuna Puriens [akaKavach Beej ]

Pellitory : Anacyclus pyrethrum [ aka****Akarkara ]

**Rock Shield Lichen :**Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa

**Salep : Orchis macula [**Hindi: Salabmishri]

Withania : Withania somnifera

Xian Mao:

For Prostatitis+

Buchu : Barosma betulina

Cornsilk : Zea mays

Couch grass : Agropyrum repens

Damiana : Tunera aphrodisica / diffusa

Horsetail : Equisetum arvense

Hydrangea root : Hydrangea arborescens

Pygeum: Pygeum africanum

Saw Palmetto : Serenoa repens

Sarsaparilla : Smilax officinalis

Small Willow Herb : Epilobium parviflorum

Xian Mao : Curiligo orchiodes

For Stamina+

Hemidesmus : Hemidesmus indica

Maca : Lepidium myenii

Sarsaparilla : Smilax officinalis

Schisandra : Schisandra chinensis

Siberian Ginseng : Eleutherococcus senticosus

Tong Kat Ali : Eurycoma longifolia

Withania Root : Withania somnifera

For Vitality+

Cnidium : Cnidium monnieri

Codonopsis : Codonopsis tang shen

Dodder : Cuscuta chinensis

Eucommia : Eucommia ulmoides

Ginseng : Panax Ginseng

Horny Goat Weed : Epimedium sagittatum

Oats : Avena sativa

Sarsaparilla : Smilax offininalis

Schisandra : Schisandra chinensis

Suma : Pffafia panniculata

Tong Kat Ali : Eurycoma longifolia

Withania Root : Withania somnifera

Xian Mao : Curiligo orchiodes

Increase Libido for Women+

Catuaba : Erythroxylum catuaba

Clavo Huasca : Tyanthus panurensis

Damiana : Tunera aphrodisica

Jasmine : Jasminum officinalis

Kola Vera : Kola nitida

Morinda Root : Morinda officinalis

Maca : Lepidium meyenii

Muira Puama : Ptychopetalum olacoides

Raw Chocolate : Theobroma cacao

Siberian Ginseng : Eleutherococcus senticosus

Suma : Pffafia panniculata

Yohimbe : Pausinystalia yohimbe

Kidney Yang Tonics+

Cnidium : Cnidium monnieri

Dodder : Cuscuta chinensis

Eucommia : Eucommia ulmoides

Ox Knee Root : Achyranthes bidentata

Teasel : Dipascus asper

Sexual Tonics+

Gingko : Gingko biloba

**He Shou Wu : Polygonum multiflorum

Schisandra : Schisandra chinensis

Xian Mao : Curciligo orchiodes**

To Increase Testosterone+

Cordyceps : Cordyceps sinensis

Damiana : Tunera aphrodisica

Fenugreek : Trigonella foenum-graecum

Ginseng : Panax ginseng

Gokshura : Tribulis terrestris

Hemidesmus : Hemidesmus indica

Horny Goat Weed : Epimedium sagittatum

Muira Puama : Ptychopetalum olacoides

Nettle Root : Urtica dioica

Sarsparilla : Smilax officinalis

Saw Palmetto : Serenoa repens

Tongkat Ali : Eurycoma longifolia

Withania : Withania somnifera

Yohimbe : Pausinystalia yohimbe

The herbs

Black Pepper · Piper nigrum

Black Pepper increase blood flow, thereby assisting with erectile function. It is known as a Male Aphrodisiac.

Buchu · Barosma betulina

Buchu has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to manage prostate and urinary disorders.

Cardamom · Elettaria cardamomum

Cardamom is a powerful aphrodisiac and it is claimed to be beneficial in treating impotence.

Catuaba · Erythroxylum catuaba

Catuaba has a long history of use in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. The Tupi Indians in Brazil first discovered the aphrodisiac qualities of the plant

Cayenne · Capsicum annum

Cayenne improves circulation through creating a feeling of warmth in the body and stimulating the production of endorphins.

Cinnamon · Cinnamon zeylanicum

Cinnamon produces heat in the body which increases ones physical and sexual appetite.

Cistanche · Cistanche salsa

‘Increase libido in men and women.

Clavo Huasca · Tynanthus panurensis

‘… in Peruvian herbal medicine clavo huasca is used as a remedy for both frigidity and erectile dysfunction, increasing potency and passion in both men and women.’

Cnidium · Cnidium monnieri

The effects of Cnidium are more effective over time. Cnidium involves an inhibitory effect that prevents or at least slows DNA damage

Corn Silk · Zea Mays

The most common cause of prostatitis is bacterial infection. Other causes include trauma, immune system disorder or stress,

Couch Grass · Agropyrum repens

The most common cause of prostatitis is bacterial infection. Other causes include trauma, immune system disorder or stress,

Damiana · Turnera diffusa

Damiana is a mood-elevating aromatic herb, helps calm anxiety and induces a relaxed state of mind, considered especially useful when anxiety and depression are discouragi

Dodder · Cuscata chinensis

In general, it nourishes the kidney organ in the body, boosting energy levels.

Eucommia · Eucommia ulmoides

A rare tree species from ancient times, the bark is traditionally used in Chinese medicine (TCM) for the immune, endocrine, circulatory, urinary and central nervous syste

Foxnut · Euryale ferox

The seeds of foxnut are used in ayurvedic and Tcm preparations for Sexual problems.

Ginger · Zingiber officinale

Ginger root acts as a stimulant to circulatory system, increasing blood flow to the genitals.

Gingko · Gingko Biloba

Gingko is known to bring back the sexual desire to those on medication such as Prozac.

Ginseng · Panax ginseng

Panax ginseng provides a better blood supply to the penis and clitoris alleviating impotence and flaccidity and improving female sexual desire. Panax ginseng also increa

Gokshura/ Tribulis · Tribulis terrestris

Gokshura/ Tribulis has be show to increase testosterone and DHT [ dihydrotestosterone ] .

He Shou Wu / Fo ti Tieng · Polygonum Multiflorum

He Shou Wu is widely used in Chinese tonic herbalism as a tonic to promote healthy aging by tonifying the Kidney and Liver functions, toning up Jing (vital essence), nour

Hemidesmus · Hemidesmuc indica

Used in Ayurvedic medicine for men suffering from low libido and sexual impotence

Horny Goat Weed · Epimedium sagittatum

Preliminary evidence suggests that it may modulate levels of the hormones cortisol, testosterone, and thyroid hormone, bringing low levels back to normal.

Horsetail · Equisetum arvense

Actions for Horsetail include astringent (including genito-urinary), soothing diuretic and tonifying.

Hydrangea Root · Hydrangea aborescens

Hydrangea root has a tonic effect on the genito-urinary system including the prostate.

Jasmine Flowers · Jasminum officinale

Jasmine increase feminine essence. It is a very Yin herb and and Aphrodisiac for women. It is also an Anti -depressant, which is helpful if your Libido is low due to Depr

Kola Vera · Kola nitida

Kola Vera is a stimulant and an anti - depressant .

Maca · Lepidium meyenii

Used by the Incas to increase fertility and as an aphrodisiac. Also known as Peruvian Viagra, Maca is used to treat impotence, erectile dysfunction, increase fertility a

Morinda Root · Morinda officinalis

A sweet, warm tonic that helps with impotence, premature ejaculation and is known as a mild aphrodisiac.

Mucuna · Mucuna puriens

Known as a potent herbal aphrodisiac and is reputed to increase semen volume, sperm count and sperm motility and premature ejaculation

Muira Puama · Ptychopetalum olacoides

Miura Puma is also known as Potency Wood , no pun intended .

Oats · Avena sativa

Oats are well known for their stimulating effects and supporting the nervous system providing a useful tonic for debility and exhaustion.

Ox knee Root · Achyranthes bidentata

Ox Knee Root has a tonifying and nourishing effect on the kidney counteracting yin deficiency.

Pygeum · Pygeum africanum

Pygeum appears to alleviate disorders obstructing sexual pleasure.

Raw Chocolate · Theobroma cacao

Raw chocolate contains lots of feel good chemicals which will enhance your love making .

Saffron · Crocus sativa

In traditional medicine, saffron is recommended as an aphrodisiac agent.

Sarsaparilla · Smilax officinalis

The root of the sarsaparilla plant is reputed to possess aphrodisiacal properties.

Saw Palmetto · Serenoa repens

Saw Palmetto ‘prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Schisandra · Schisandra chinensis

The "aphrodisiac" qualities (for both men and women), especially when combined with Kidney tonifying herbs are quite remarkable.

Scruffy Pea · Psoralea corylifolia

The Scruffy Pea’s seeds and pods are used in Chinese medicine as a kidney yang tonic to improve general vitality.

Small Willow Herb · Epilobium parvifolium

Small Willow Herb’s actions include cooling, astringent, antibacterial and antiinflammatory all useful for problems with the genito-urinary tract.

Suma · Pfaffia paniculata

People of the Amazon have a history of using Suma as an aphrodisiac and a tonic.

Teasel · Dipascus asper

Teasel provides warming energy to the kidneys (adrenals) in the form of a warming essence yang tonic. Tierra provides the following description:

Tong Kat Ali · Eurycoma longifolia

Scientific studies indicate that compounds in the root boost sex drive and function in both men and women through the increase in testosterone, muscle mass and energy.

Vanilla · Vanilla planifolia

Since ancient times, vanilla has been regarded an aphrodisiac.

Withania / Ashwaghanda · Withani somnifera

Withania increases vitality, energy, endurance and stamina.

Xian Mao · Curiligo orchiodes

Xian Mao has been used in Traditional Chinese (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine as an aphrodisiac.

Yohimbe · Pausinystalia yohimbe

One of the active ingredients of Yohimbe is yohimbine. Yohimbine increases blood flow and nerve impulses to the vagina or penis.