What is Erectile Dysfunction
2 min readErectile Dysfunction, or ED, is a common problem affecting men in various parts of the world. It often leads to relationship problems and inability to have a satisfying sex life. Some studies indicate that low levels of estrogen and testosterone, primarily due to aging, cause erectile dysfunction in older men. DHEA increases sex drive in both men and women and may help erectile dysfunction in elderly men.
Herbs for erectile dysfunction are not subject to the same rigorous testing as prescription drugs and cannot be patented. However, they have been used by traditional healers for hundreds of years and many people believe that they work. Some evidence indicates that DHEA increases sex drive in both men and women and may help erectile dysfunction in elderly men. In one study of panax ginseng, it was shown to improve sexual health in men with erectile dysfunction caused by low levels of testosterone.
In Chinese medicine, DHEA is believed to be useful for treating sexual impotence, especially for those that had not responded to prescription drugs. It is also recommended for menopausal women who do not wish to take hormonal replacement therapy. Two of the most common medicinal plants used to treat erectile dysfunction are erectile ginkgo biloba and horny goat weed. Other herbs that are sometimes given with DHEA are ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), quercetin (Citrus reticulata), catuaba bark (Seborrhexis), safed musli (Subsicum officinarum), and ashwagandha (Withania somnifera).
Herbal remedies for erectile dysfunction are usually taken as supplemental forms of vitamin or mineral supplements. However, the effectiveness of these herbal treatments is not known in most cases. This is because these types of medicines are intended to treat a particular medical condition and the causative agent may not always be present. Some studies have proven that DHEA may have an effect on the blood vessels of the penis but results of these studies remain inconclusive. Also, studies on vitamin E have shown that it can reduce cholesterol levels, which is not really good for cardiovascular health.
There are still some uncertainties regarding how effective these erectile dysfunction herbs are in treating sexual impotence. Most of the studies were conducted on patients with cardiovascular problems. The erectile dysfunction herbs tested did not show positive results in these patients. However, all of them have been tested on animals and showed positive results. Studies on rats did not yield good results either. Only l-arginine was found to be useful in improving erectile function.
It is very difficult to find any reliable medicinal plants that work for sexual impotence. However, there are still some promising options out there. Herbal treatment of erectile dysfunction can be an alternative to conventional medications. The herbal ingredients used in these remedies do not have negative side effects when taken in their natural forms.