Horny goat weed is an herb that has been a traditional remedy in China for centuries. It’s used for low libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, pain, and other conditions.
Why do people take horny goat weed?
Some men take horny goat weed in the belief that it’s a natural alternative to drugs for erectile dysfunction (ED). Although still preliminary, there’s new evidence to support the idea. A 2008 lab study found that a compound in the herb blocks the effects of an enzyme that restricts blood flow to the penis. Epimedium, the suspected active component of horny goat weed, appears to act as a phosphodiesterase inhibitor, similar to some drugs used for ED. What’s more, the study indicated that horny goat weed could theoretically work better -- and cause fewer side effects -- than current drugs for erectile dysfunction.
Although the study is promising, it’s based only on experiments in a laboratory. It’s too early to tell if horny goat weed will prove an effective and safe treatment in people.
Horny goat weed has also been studied as a treatment for other conditions, like osteoporosis and hardening of the arteries. The results have been unclear.
How much horny goat weed should you take?
Horny goat weed is an unproven treatment. There is no established dose. Some studies have used between 6 grams and 15 grams a day.
Can you get horny goat weed naturally from foods?
There are no natural food sources of horny goat weed.
What are the risks of taking horny goat weed?
Side effects. Most people seem to tolerate short-term use of horny goat weed fairly well, at least at the doses studied. It may cause upset stomach and dry mouth. In some, horny goat weed may result in irregular heartbeat, low blood pressure, nosebleeds, and mood changes. High doses have been linked to spasms and respiratory failure.
Risks. Horny goat weed may not be safe in high doses or as a long-term treatment. People who have health conditions – such as immune disorders, heart or lung problems, low blood pressure, bipolar disorder, or thyroid problems -- should not use horny goat weed without their doctors’ approval.
Interactions. If you take any medicines or supplements regularly, talk to your doctor before you start using horny goat weed. It could interact with drugs like blood thinners, aspirin, birth control pills, antidepressants, treatments for immune disorders and thyroid problems, and medicines that lower blood pressure or cholesterol. Using horny goat weed with nitroglycerin can be extremely dangerous. Similar to its use with pharmaceutical erectile dysfunction medicines, mixing nitroglycerin with horny goat weed can even be fatal due to the potential for severe drops in blood pressure.
Given the possible risks, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding and children should not take horny goat weed.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Herbs that Boost Circulation for Erectile Dysfunction
1. Gingko has been shown to boost blood circulation levels to the penile arteries, this herb has also been shown to reverse the effects of impotence. You can find gingko at any health store.
2. You may also want to try Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) which is not botanically related to ginseng. However, it is used as a tonic herb that is capable of strengthening the body. It is known to improve sexual capacity and is also known as a natural aphrodisiac.
3. Epimedium Grandiflorum Extract which is also commonly known as ‘horny goat weed’ has been used for centuries as a reproductive beverage. It will boost sex drive and is used to treat erectile dysfunctions. Studies prove that this herb is a natural aphrodisiac which also improves energy and reduces stress levels. You should also note that this herb will also restore low testerone levels.
4. Lepidium Meyenii (Maca Root) is a root with a wide range of medicinal benefits. It is mostly used with infertility, erectile dysfunction, and increasing sexual activity. It is offered in a herbal male sexual supplement called Vuka Nkuzi.
5. Perhaps you should also supplement zinc. It has been found that whenever an individual suffers from zinc deficiency, they may also suffer from negative effects with their sexual function. You should take 15-30 mg daily.
2. You may also want to try Indian Ginseng (Ashwagandha) which is not botanically related to ginseng. However, it is used as a tonic herb that is capable of strengthening the body. It is known to improve sexual capacity and is also known as a natural aphrodisiac.
3. Epimedium Grandiflorum Extract which is also commonly known as ‘horny goat weed’ has been used for centuries as a reproductive beverage. It will boost sex drive and is used to treat erectile dysfunctions. Studies prove that this herb is a natural aphrodisiac which also improves energy and reduces stress levels. You should also note that this herb will also restore low testerone levels.
4. Lepidium Meyenii (Maca Root) is a root with a wide range of medicinal benefits. It is mostly used with infertility, erectile dysfunction, and increasing sexual activity. It is offered in a herbal male sexual supplement called Vuka Nkuzi.
5. Perhaps you should also supplement zinc. It has been found that whenever an individual suffers from zinc deficiency, they may also suffer from negative effects with their sexual function. You should take 15-30 mg daily.
Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED, "male impotence") is sexual dysfunction characterized by the inability to develop or maintain an erection of the penis during sexual performance.
A penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis. The process is often initiated as a result of sexual arousal, when signals are transmitted from the brain to nerves in the penis. Erectile dysfunction is indicated when an erection is difficult to produce. There are various circulatory causes, including alteration of the voltage-gated potassium channel, as in arsenic poisoning from drinking water.
The most important organic causes are cardiovascular disease and diabetes, neurological problems (for example, trauma from prostatectomy surgery), hormonal insufficiencies (hypogonadism) and drug side effects.
Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about ideas of physical well being, can have severe psychological consequences.
Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of PDE5 inhibitor drugs (the first of which was sildenafil or Viagra). In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra, injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis, a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery.
The Latin term impotentia coeundi describes simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina. It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms.[vague] The study of erectile dysfunction within medicine is covered by andrology, a sub-field within urology.
A penile erection is the hydraulic effect of blood entering and being retained in sponge-like bodies within the penis. The process is often initiated as a result of sexual arousal, when signals are transmitted from the brain to nerves in the penis. Erectile dysfunction is indicated when an erection is difficult to produce. There are various circulatory causes, including alteration of the voltage-gated potassium channel, as in arsenic poisoning from drinking water.
The most important organic causes are cardiovascular disease and diabetes, neurological problems (for example, trauma from prostatectomy surgery), hormonal insufficiencies (hypogonadism) and drug side effects.
Psychological impotence is where erection or penetration fails due to thoughts or feelings (psychological reasons) rather than physical impossibility; this is somewhat less frequent but often can be helped. Notably in psychological impotence, there is a strong response to placebo treatment. Erectile dysfunction, tied closely as it is about ideas of physical well being, can have severe psychological consequences.
Besides treating the underlying causes such as potassium deficiency or arsenic contamination of drinking water, the first line treatment of erectile dysfunction consists of a trial of PDE5 inhibitor drugs (the first of which was sildenafil or Viagra). In some cases, treatment can involve prostaglandin tablets in the urethra, injections into the penis, a penile prosthesis, a penis pump or vascular reconstructive surgery.
The Latin term impotentia coeundi describes simple inability to insert the penis into the vagina. It is now mostly replaced by more precise terms.[vague] The study of erectile dysfunction within medicine is covered by andrology, a sub-field within urology.
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