Sacred Truths Ep. 21: Natural Aphrodisiacs For Men

Sexual impotence—a loss of ability to maintain a full erection—affects most men at some time in their lives. It can be the result of feeling unwelcome, afraid of your own power, or experiencing a sense of inadequacy or depression about yourself. Such feelings strongly influence the behavior of your body. And when you can develop real awareness of how your lover feels, with patience and consideration, psychologically-caused impotence will often clear by itself. Other difficulties in maintaining an erection can be biochemical in nature. In men over the age of 35, this often happens during periods of prolonged stress, after illness, or simply as a result of having lived for too long on convenience foods, so your body has become depleted in essential minerals, trace elements and vitamins. When you have eaten like this, many of your metabolic processes no longer work properly. Then it’s time to make some serious changes in the way you are eating, and keep your alcohol intake to a minimum. In the meantime, there are a number of effective plants for heightening your sexual energy:

Mucuna Dopa—this is a powerful Ayurvedic herb, also known as velvet herb. A potent extract from the Mucuna pruriens seed, it heightens brain function, libido and muscle growth. It contains high concentrations of L-Dopa, a neurotransmitter which prompts a positive mental state of action and assertiveness. These are a few of the reasons Mucuna Dopa is an effective sexual enhancer for men. Start by taking one 166mg capsule between meals (containing 100mg of L-Dopa). Never take more than 6 a day and do not use if you are taking MAO inhibitors or any prescription drugs without first getting permission from your medical practitioner.

Ginkgo biloba—not only boosts the flow of blood to the brain and enhances memory; it can increase circulation to the penis. The best way to take it for this purpose is in the form of a concentrated 24% standardized extract capsule, once or twice a day. Do not take more, since in large quantities gingko can cause loose bowels and irritability. One research project gave men 80 milligrams of gingko extract three times a day, with excellent results. It not only cleared impotence, it lifted the depression which often accompanies it. You can also get a ginkgo tincture: 1 teaspoon in a little water twice a day.

Horny goat weed—has been known for 2000 years in traditional Chinese medicine to enhance both male and female libido. It increases blood circulation to the genitals. A study carried out in 2008 indicated that it can be as effective as Viagra but without the dangerous side-effects. One 1 gram tablet daily between meals is the usual recommended dose.

Fava beans—can have an astounding effect on an erection. The first written record of this food’s sexual benefits comes from ancient Rome, where Cicero used it to increase his own passion. Fava is also a good natural source of L-dopa (used to treat Parkinson’s disease). It intensifies erections in many men, which is how fava got its reputation. One way to use fava beans is to make soup from them. See below for my recommendations.

Source Naturals, Mucuna Dopa, 100 mg, 120 Capsules
http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Mucuna-Dopa-100-mg-120-Capsules/14235?rcode=yes026

Paradise Herbs, Ginkgo Biloba, 120 Veggie Caps
http://www.iherb.com/Paradise-Herbs-Ginkgo-Biloba-120-Veggie-Caps/4244?rcode=yes026

Planetary Herbals, Horny Goat Weed, Full Spectrum, 1,200 mg, 60 Tablets
http://www.iherb.com/Planetary-Herbals-Horny-Goat-Weed-Full-Spectrum-1-200-mg-60-Tablets/1561?rcode=yes026

Bob's Red Mill, Fava Beans
http://www.iherb.com/bob-s-red-mill-fava-beans-naturally-blanched-skinless-20-oz-567-g/9904?rcode=yes026

Dragon Herbs, Siberian Ginseng, Super Potency Extract
http://www.iherb.com/dragon-herbs-siberian-ginseng-super-potency-extract-2-fl-oz-60-ml/22557?rcode=yes026