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As is true with herbal dieting aids, we are literally being assailed by sexual enhancement formulas, which are vigorously promoted and line the shelves at every corner store and supermarket. Surely, there must be something in these products that helps to increase libido and enhance sexual performance; or, are they merely inducing a placebo effect?
Curious, I began to read the ingredients on some of the more common libido enhancers, such as Enzyte. There was no surprise when I discovered that many of the herbs contained in it have long been known for increasing sexual arousal through raising one of the most fundamental hormones responsible for libido: testosterone.
Testosterone is a hormone secreted by the testes in men, and is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics; e.g., facial hair growth; enlarged penis size; deepening of the voice; increases in muscular size and strength; and, in extreme forms, male pattern baldness. Testosterone is also the driving force behind sexual desire and aggression: hence its appeal in areas of sexual enhancement products. Since to take testosterone directly is simply steroid use, manufacturers of products such as Enzyte utilize herbal therapies that have long been known for increasing testosterone naturally.
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There are four main herbs used as aphrodisiacs: yohimbe bark; horny goat weed; passionflower; and, ashwaganda.
Yohimbe bark is obtained from the inner lining of an African tree, and has been used by native people for centuries for increased sexual desire and performance. In addition to raising testosterone levels, yohimbe bark increases the circulation and tone of smooth muscles, especially those of the penis. This means quite simply that erections are obtained faster and maintained for longer periods with yohimbe.
The major drawback to using yohimbe is that it is a central nervous system stimulant. Even at small doses, yohimbe makes the user feel edgy and nervous. It also has the deleterious effect of increasing body temperature, and making the palms sweaty. These are the side effects one is left holding after having sex, and they are not pleasant. Yohimbe is deadly in too high a dosage, and should be used with extreme caution if at all.
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Horny goat weed is by far the most beneficial herb in this list. It has a positive effect on testosterone levels; and, in addition, horny goat weed increases blood circulation of the extremities and lowers blood pressure. Taking too much horny goat weed can make one feel irritable and overly aggressive.
Passionflower has been used for many years for treating anxiety. Native Americans employed its use with wondrous effects. Passionflower actually lowers estrogen levels while maintaining testosterone levels, which gives the user a positive testosterone level increase. Decreasing anxiety is a big plus for people with erectile dysfunction, as stress is the single main cause for its existence.
Ashwaganda is also known as Indian ginseng, and has been used in Indian medicine for centuries. Its main function is calming the nervous centers in the brain, giving relief from chronic stress and exertion. Again, lessening stress is treating the main cause for erectile dysfunction. Ashwaganda is useful for athletes, as it allows the body to recover faster from exercise. Perhaps, recovery from sexual exertion is another benefit.
There you have it. Could one go out and buy these things individually and experience the same effects? Most certainly, one could. What we pay for with products like Enzyte is the lack of knowledge about what makes them effective. Knowledge is power (and profit) in this case.
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