Contents:
- Medical Video: Acupressure Techniques : Acupressure Points and Erectile Dysfunction
- Herbal plants to treat erectile dysfunction
- Ginkgo
- Red Ginseng
- L-arginine
- Yohimbine
- Horny goat weed (epimedium)
Medical Video: Acupressure Techniques : Acupressure Points and Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction or impotence is one of the sexual problems most often experienced by men. The risk of impotence will increase with age. Most men overcome erectile dysfunction by taking strong drugs, such as viagra. Even so, excessive use of viagra can harm the heart. One alternative method that is a favorite is by concocting herbal plants, which can relieve symptoms of erectile dysfunction. Anything, and really safe? Here's the review.
Herbal plants to treat erectile dysfunction
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba is one of the herbs that has been used for a long time to treat several diseases. Examples include dementia, anxiety disorders, and impaired blood flow to the brain. The herb ginkgo biloba leaf extract can help smoothen blood flow to the penis thus overcoming erectile dysfunction.
But consult with your doctor before you use ginkgo supplements.Ginkgo risks increasing the risk of bleeding, especially if you are taking blood thinners. The risks of other side effects include nausea, headache, abdominal pain, and mouth irritation.
Red Ginseng
Red ginseng is useful for increasing stamina, encouraging libido, and improving male sexual function.
In the body, red ginseng increases the work of the dopamine system in the brain which is believed to trigger sex drive. In addition, red ginseng also works to facilitate blood flow to get a maximum erection.
This plant is considered a safe treatment for erectile dysfunction, but should only be used briefly (6 to 8 weeks). Ginseng can interact negatively with alcohol, caffeine, and certain drugs. The most common side effect is insomnia. Consult your doctor further if you plan to use it.
L-arginine
L-arginine is a type of amino acid that can improve sexual performance. Even L-arginine is said to be a substitute for viagra thanks to the way it works which helps make nitric oxide. The presence of nitric oxide in the blood can relax blood vessels to help erect and is important for healthy sexual function.
Possible side effects are nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Avoid taking L-arginine supplements with Viagra, nitrates, or medications for high blood pressure.
Yohimbine
Yohimbine comes from the skin of a West African pine tree. During the past 70 years, yohimbine has been used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction because it is believed to activate the penile nerves to be more sensitive to stimuli and simultaneously dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow to the penis. These two things can make erections easier and longer lasting.
A combination of yohimbine and L-arginine supplements has been shown to overcome erectile dysfunction. To note, the adrenaline-enhancing effects of yohimbine can cause side effects of headaches, profuse sweating, hypertension, insomnia. Consult with a doctor before taking yohimbine, especially if you are also taking antidepressant or stimulant drugs.
Horny goat weed (epimedium)
Epimedium is an herbal plant originating from Chinese bamboo which has been used to reduce symptoms of erectile dysfunction. The way this plant works is not known for sure, but researchers argue that epimedium extract changing the levels of certain hormones in the body that can increase your sexual desire. Not only for men, this drug is also believed to reduce pain during intercourse and prevent loss of sex drive in women.
This drug should not be consumed if you have heart disease, because it can affect heart function which makes your heart beat irregular.
Be careful about taking herbal medicines
It is important to note that the use of herbal medicines regularly to treat erectile dysfunction is not recommended by many health experts. This is because the distribution of supplements and herbal medicines is not as tightly regulated as medical drugs prescribed by doctors, both by the US FDA and the Indonesian BPOM. This means that the quality, safety, effectiveness, and risk of side effects can vary. You also cannot be absolutely sure about the truth of the ingredients listed on the product packaging label.
If you want to try one of the above herbal remedies to treat erectile dysfunction, you should talk to your doctor first. Wrong, wrong, taking herbal medicines can cause interaction clashes with prescription drugs, other therapies, or medical tests that you might need later on.
