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Natural Aphrodisiacs – 8 Home Remedies To Increase Your Libido and Sex Drive

Natural Aphrodisiacs – Home Remedies For Erectile Dysfunction And To Increase Your Libido

You are looking for natural potency remedies and home remedies for erectile dysfunction? Then you've come to the right place! Long-term sexual inactivity can become a real test for the partnership and an enormous physical burden for all those affected.

In their distress, many people even resort to chemical sexual enhancers, such as battering ram or Spanish fly, which contain toxins and pose a real, incalculable, health hazard. Fortunately, there are natural sexual enhancers of plant origin.

In this article, I would like to introduce you to some tried and tested home remedies for erectile dysfunction, which you can use to increase your libido. Let's go!

Here you can find a short overview in advance:

  1. Ginseng
  2. Yohimbine
  3. Maca
  4. Ginkgo
  5. Damiana
  6. L-Arginine
  7. Muira Puama
  8. Citrulline

Natural sexual enhancers: Which plants and active ingredients from nature are considered to increase potency?

Of course, there are still recognized potency drugs, such as. VIAGRA®, which, however all prescription and should only be prescribed by physicians if there is no health risk.

Active ingredients of plant origin can be obtained as a natural alternative without a prescription, however - also because, as a rule no side effects of concern are to be expected. Here I will introduce you to some of the so-called phytopharmaceuticals, with which you can increase your sexual desire.

1. ginseng

Ginseng as a natural sexual enhancer

Ginseng comes from the family of aralia and is considered in the far eastern medicine for centuries as a tonic. The root is now cultivated all over the world. It contains so-called ginsenosides, which stimulate the release of the body's own hormones, such as the long-term potency enhancing testosterone, are to be released.

While it does not serve as a quick fix for erectile dysfunction, the regular intake of the natural active ingredient cause an increase in potency.

2. yohimbine

The yohimbe is a tree that grows in the Central African tropics. From its leaves and bark is used to obtain the active ingredient yohimbine, also known as potency wood, which is considered a natural sexual enhancer.

The intake of yohimbine drops or tablets unfolds a Effect on the central nervous system and stimulates activity. At the same time, it is also said to improve blood supply to the penis.

3. maca

The Maca plant originates from the South American Andes and belongs to the cruciferous family. It is considered the "superfood of the Incas", because the active ingredient of the tuber was already used in the Inca Empire, among other things, as a natural sexual enhancer, but also against concentration disorders or anxiety. Maca is reich in proteins, magnesium, zinc and calcium. and is intended to promote the sex drive of men and women.

4. damiana

The Damiana shrub can grow up to two meters high and belongs to the genus of saffron mallow, which grows in Central and South America. Damiana is the extracted active ingredient of the plant and was considered already in the Indian medicine as a valuable remedy. In the form of drops, tablets or globules, it is said to serve primarily as a natural aphrodisiac.

5. ginkgo

The ginkgo plant as a natural home remedy for erectile dysfunction

The deciduous ginkgo is a tree species native to China but now planted worldwide, whose leaf extract has a blood circulation stimulating effect has on the human body.

For this reason, among others, it is a popular Means for strengthening the memory as well as against potency disorders. The latter are in fact mainly due to insufficient blood flow.

A recommended dietary supplement with gingko can be found here*.

6. l-arginine

Nitric oxide (NO) also plays an important role in the human body for erection, as it stimulates the Vessels dilated and supports blood flow. The amino acid L-arginine promotes NO production and can therefore also be considered a natural sexual enhancer. It is considered scientifically proven that the long-term and regular intake of the amino acid can increase libido.

7. muira puama

In South America there is also a tree whose wood is popularly known as potency wood. The Ptychopetalum olacoides can reach a height of 5 to 15 meters and from its wood and roots the natural active ingredient Muira Puama can be extracted. In Indian medicine this is considered a popular, natural home remedy for increasing sexual desire.

Tip: If you're interested, I'll also introduce you in another post to the best natural sleep aids before. Feel free to take a look.

8. citrulline

Citrulline is a non-essential amino acidwhich our body can produce itself, but which is also found in foods such as cucumber, pumpkin, zucchini, but especially in watermelon. L-arginine is produced in the body from citrullinefrom which nitric oxide is then formed in the metabolic process.

Since citrulline starts this process, and nitric oxide is crucial for blood flow, it can confidently be considered a natural sexual enhancer as well.

Know and use natural sexual enhancers when needed

Even if the studies do not confirm a clear, potency-increasing effect for all of the above-mentioned, natural home remedies for increasing libido, they support this desire at least in some respects. Especially in combination with a healthy lifestyle. Can help Culinary pleasure makers, such as avocados, broccoli or blackberries, as well as a lot of exercise and sleep and of course a portion Self-love.

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance."

Oscar Wilde

I really hope that I could help you with this article about home remedies for erectile dysfunction. Do you have any questions, tips or experiences that you would like to share? Then I look forward to your comment.

Stay, of course,

Christoph from CareElite - Plastic-free living

PS: By the way, cholesterol and saturated fatty acids inhibit blood flow in the arteries. They are mainly found in animal foods, such as meat, eggs or dairy products. That the herbal diet prevent erection problems is just one of my personal Reasons to live vegan. If you like, I'll explain all the others in the linked blog article.

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Christoph Schulz

Christoph Schulz

I'm Christoph, an environmental scientist and author - and here at CareElite I'm campaigning against plastic waste in the environment, climate change and all the other major environmental problems of our time. Together with other environmentally conscious bloggers, I want to give you tips & tricks for a naturally healthy, sustainable life as well as your personal development.