Lately there has been much talk, both in and out of the holistic community, regarding the libido-strengthening properties of herbs. Perhaps you’ve been hearing some of the buzz and wondering if there’s any truth to it. Well, possibly there is.
Muira puama (traditionally known as “potency wood”), damiana, ginkgo, ginseng, maca, and yohimbe, to name several, have been used as aphrodisiacs for centuries in cultures around the world. And, while all the votes aren’t in yet, modern studies are beginning to indicate that some herbs may indeed be effective in boosting arousal or treating certain forms of sexual dysfunction. For instance, yohimbine (an extract from the bark of the West African yohimbe tree, which increases blood flow to the penis) was approved by the FDA as a prescription treatment for erection problems even before Viagra was.
You don't need a prescription, however, for most natural aphrodisiacs. You don't even need a trip to the health-food store. As a matter of fact, four of the most time honored "love herbs" are probably sitting in your kitchen spice rack right now...
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[Originally published in SUITE - ©2005 by Mimi Riser]
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11:00 PM
January, 2007
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