Horny Goat Weed TONGKAT ALI Longjack MACA - APHRODISIAC

Horny Goat Weed (YIN YANG HUO)
epimedium grandiflorum

This  amazing weed is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herbalism. The Chinese Academy of Sciences recommends the regular use of Yin Yang Huo to slow the aging process, as it improves overall quality of life.

Yin Yang Huo is known by many names, including Horny Goat Weed, Fairy Wings, Bishop's Hat, and Barrenwort. It's Latin name is epimedium grandiflorum. It is a member of the Barberry family.

Yin Yang Huo has been shown to stimulate the supra renal glands, and trigger increased hormonal secretions. Research has shown that male sperm count and semen density increase substantially.

It also expands the circulatory system's blood vessels, allowing hormone-enriched blood to penetrate sensitive tissues. The Chinese claim that this improved circulation restores energy, while nervous stimulation is boosted as the brain is flooded with hormone-rich blood.

Animal studies show that Horny Goat Weed functions as an adaptogen (such as maca, and Korean ginseng) by increasing the levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low (an energy-promoting effect), but reducing cortisol levels when they are elevated (an anti-stress effect). There is also evidence that Horny Goat Weed restores low levels of both testosterone and thyroid hormone, which may account for some of the benefits.

MACA
Lepidium meyenii

This miraculous energizer and natural anti-stress combater is very highly recommended for treatments of infertility and male impotence. Maca acts as a restorative and stamina enhancer hence its ability to help us cope with mental and physical tiredness. One of the best properties of maca is to increase energy. It is much used in cases of convalescence, lack of memory, fatigue and as a general tonic as in weakness cases.

Maca's nutritional value has been recognized worldwide. For this reason NASA uses maca within its nutritional programs and also FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) lists it as a valued food to fight against nutritional problems.

Maca's nutritional value comes partly from its high protein content and the quantity of amino acids (18 amino acids, including 7 of 9 essential amino acids), carbohydrates and other compounds as fatty oils (2 of 3 essentials), minerals and vitamins. Its therapeutic effects are due to the presence of secondary metabolites like alkaloids, glucosinolates, sterols, phenolic compounds and others, that have been analyzed in a series of studies performed worldwide.

Other traditional uses include increasing energy levels, stamina and endurance in athletes, promoting mental clarity, treating male impotence, helping with menstrual irregularities and female hormonal imbalances including hot flashes, fatigue,  mood swings, and other pre and post menopausal difficulties. 

VELVET BEAN
Macuna pruriens

Velvet bean has a long history of use in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, where it is used for worms, dysentery, diarrhea, snakebite, sexual debility, cough, tuberculosis, impotence, rheumatic disorders, muscular pain, sterility, gout, menstrual disorders, diabetes, and cancer. In India it is considered an aphrodisiac, nerve tonic, diuretic, blood purifier, and to balance hormones.

The traditional use of velvet beans in India and Brazil as an aphrodisiac, has been validated by recent clinical studies in India, which found that the plant does indeed have aphrodisiac properties.

In Brazil macuna pruriens has also been used internally for Parkinson's disease, edema, impotence, intestinal gas, and worms. It is considered a diuretic, nerve tonic, and aphrodisiac. Externally it is applied to ulcers.

In Central America, velvet beans have been roasted and ground to make a coffee substitute for decades. It is known by the common name, "nescafé", in these regions, as well as in Brazil. It is still grown as a food crop by the Ketchi indigenous people in Guatemala, where the bean is cooked as a vegetable.

Macuna pruriens has reported to have anabolic and growth hormone stimulant properties. The anabolic effect of the seed is due to its ability to increase testosterone. In 2002, a U.S. patent was filed on the use of velvet bean to stimulate the release of growth hormone in humans.

In March 2003, genetic tools developed by MIT and Malaysian researchers helped identify and preserve the Southeast Asian tree, Tongkat Ali, which contains a substance that inhibits viruses and boosts fertility.

Tongkat Ali (Ali's walking stick) has been a commonly prescribed herbal remedy in Malaysia for malaria, ulcers, and as an aphrodisiac for men.

In Indonesia, the plant is called Pasak Bumi and the roots are used for traditional treatment of dysentery and malaria. Longjack is in the Superior Class of herbs having powerful and numerous benefits in the system. Though E. longifolia is currently mainly known as an aphrodisiac, in South East Asia, all parts of E. longifolia plants are used medicinally.

The plant is commonly used throughout the region as a tonic after childbirth. The bark of the roots is used in the Malay Peninsula to cure fever, ulcers in the mouth, and intestinal worms. The Malays also use the paste of the plant to relieve headache, stomach ache and many other general pains. In parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, the root is used as an anti-pyretic. One of the most unique uses for E. longifolia is that of the Sakai ethnic group in Sumatra who use the plant as an amulet to protect people from the smallpox virus.

Tongkat ali contains over 108 active properties, including beneficial alkaloids, quassinoids, canthin, eurycomanol, glyco saponins, tannins and glyco protein.

TONGKAT ALI

SAW PALMETTO
Serenoa repens

Saw palmetto was introduced into medicine by J. B. Read of Savannah, Georgia in an 1879 issue of the American Journal of Pharmacy. Read wrote, "Considering the great and diversified power of the saw palmetto as a therapeutic agent, it seems strange that it should have so long escaped the notice of the medical profession."

Saw palmetto berries were a staple food among the Native Americans of the southeastern United States, who traditionally used them for digestive problems, genitourinary inflammation, dysentery and lack of libido.

Saw palmetto is a remarkable herb for both men and women and is used by natural health practitioners to treat a variety of ailments such as testicular inflammation, urinary tract inflammation, coughs and respiratory congestion. It is also used to strengthen the thyroid gland, balance

Clinical trials with saw palmetto show that it decreases symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (or BPH), especially reducing the urge to urinate during the night. Fifty percent of men over fifty years of age develop some level of BPH. Pressure of the enlarged prostate on the bladder may cause many of these men to awaken four or five times a night with an urge to urinate.

Saw palmetto is the fruit of a small shrub in the palm family native to the southeastern U.S. and the West Indies. Much saw palmetto fruit is wild-harvested in Florida and Georgia.

L-ARGININE

Often referred to as Arginine, L-arginine, is one of the more popular supplements for sexual dysfunction. It is a versatile amino acid, which serves as a precursor for the making of proteins, as well as, nitric oxide, urea, glutamate, and creatine. It has been used as a supplement for many years, particularly by athletes and nutrition buffs.

Arginine supports protein synthesis as it is involved in the transport and storage of nitrogen.  What makes l-arginine interesting is that it can be metabolized to nitric oxide (NO). NO is the most powerful chemical known to dilate and engorge blood vessels.

Over 30,000 research articles have been published in medical journals since the 1930's (see pubmed for research info). Some of this research has shown that by supplementing with as little as 3-6g of arginine every day, the following benefits are possible:

• Anti-aging by natural production of Human Growth Hormone
• Sharper brain function and improved memory
• Restful sleep and instant morning alertness
• Lower LDL cholesterol levels, maintained or increased HDL cholesterol
• Greater vitality, longer lasting stamina
• Increased metabolism leading to weight loss
• Reduction in PMT and menopause symptoms
• Improved physical performance
• Increased libido and sexual satisfaction (both men and women!)
• Significant improvement in cardiovascular performance
• Helps protect against all age related diseases

Recently, Arginine has also been shown to offer benefits to people with risk factors including: arteriolosclerosis, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction and many other health challenges.

Ginseng has a stimulating on the entire body, being one of the most beneficial and popular adaptogenic herbs used in traditional medicine around the world. In Shen-Nung's Pharmacopoeia (A.D. 206-220) it is rated as the highest and most potent of herbs. People in northern China began using ginseng thousands of years ago.

Ginseng is often given alone or in combination with other herbs to restore balance in the body. It is one of the most popular and most prescribed natural remedies for just about anything. Ginseng has been used to maintain health and rejuvenate the body in times of stress.