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Natural Aphrodisiacs for Men - Do They Really Work?

Written by Dr Andrew Napier

Topic: Men's IssuesPublished October 7, 2010
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Aphrodisiacs for men prompt a long list of plant substances and amino acids; their sources are clear as most of them have been used for centuries. As discussed before, aphrodisiacs are substances that promote sexual desire and bring about increased sexual activity. There are very many men suffering from this disorder and require serious charging before any sexual activity; some are so bad that continuous recharging is the order of the day. Others fall into this habitual trap and cannot do without; aphrodisiacs act like oxygen to them.

These substances are many and include the following: spices, oysters, wasabi, caviar, ginseng, L-arginine, Fo-Ti, Epimedium grandiflorum (Horny Goat Weed), Tongkat Ali, Damiana (Turnera diffusa), Tribulus terrestris, Muira puama, Maca, Yohimbe, Asparagus, Fenugreek, Gingko biloba, Honey, Litchi, Rhodiola rosea, Safed musli and many others. You will find that the parts that are used can be leaves, roots, the bark, seeds, fruits or the entire plant is cooked and the soup coming out of it is what is used.

Ginseng is basically a Chinese discovery that works on libido; its roots have the active ingredients and for many centuries Chinese have really perfected their art and right now the product is sold all over the world. It is a great relaxer to the body as well.

Fo-Ti restores sexuality by waking up all men who seem to have lost hope and direction. It brings back youthfulness and charm for admiration. L-arginine is an amino acid that is available in many food products like cheese, eggs and nuts. It facilitates erection and increment of muscle of the PC providing the needed endurance during coitus. It also boosts the production of nitric oxide. Epimedium grandiflorum (Horny Goat Weed) this also emanates from China; and the name goat weed was given to the plant when a herder detected a marked change in sexual behavior of his goats after feeding on the plant. It is an exceptional plant in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Damiana (Turnera diffusa) is a libido booster, Tribulus terrestris enhances sexual urge and drives libido in many men to very high levels. Damiana is a product of Mexico while T.terrestris is found in India and China.

Maca restores stamina by making men physically fit for any activity including sexual activity. Tongkat Ali treats erectile dysfunction and has been branded as another form of Viagra from Asia. Yohimbe gives yohimbine from its bark when processed; a product of West Africa known and marketed all over the world, it is known to increase sexual urge and perfects erection. Muira puama treats erectile dysfunction and has provided a good remedy in South America for many years. It is well known for its effectiveness and it is well processed and recommended widely.

The area of aphrodisiacs is very rich and well groomed especially when more funds have been pumped into any research that may lead to perfect male sexuality. Honey is said to work as a catalyst speeding up the breakdown of alcohol in the body making you ready for any action in the bedroom. The rest from spices to fenugreek work similar magic in men creating an all round individual with a super charged engine ready to explode any moment in the bedroom.

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