Since the dawn of time, men have
been hunting for a natural aphrodisiac that, when ingested, would transform
them into sexual dynamos. Most of what they’ve tried have been harmless, but
unpalatable, to say the least.
In China, men might be prescribed a
meal of sea slugs, whose reputation for imparting potency comes from their tendency
to swell when touched. In other cultures, things such as a beheaded male
partridge are used to enhance sexual prowess.
Sure, other foods and plants help.
In South Africa, there are about 25 plants used for male reproductive ailments,
the majority of which are used as aphrodisiacs and to treat impotency.
Although there has been skepticism
on the biological effects of these foods and plants, advances in scientific
research have started to demonstrate the efficacy of these natural aphrodisiacs
using animal models.
Researchers as far back as 1985 have
also listed over 50 plants used by Zimbabwean males in treating sexual
dysfunction.
Additionally, aphrodisiac activity
has been attributed to nutritional boost by the food plants leading to improved
well-being and hence boosting sexual performance and libido. Such food plants
as garlic, Nutmeg, date palm, Indian almond, bitter kola, alligator pepper and
root of Mondia whitei have been shown to improve erectile function and sexual
performance in experimental animals.
Mondia whitei (white’s ginger or
isirigun in Yoruba), Sclerocarya birrea (marula or jelly plum) fruit,
Chenopodium album (wild leafy vegetable)root, and Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed
are food products claimed to possess aphrodisiac activity.
Scientists have demonstrated their
erectile and fertility enhancing effects and found that some are more effective
than the other. For instance a comparison of Mondia whitei (white’s ginger),
Sclerocarya birrea (marula) fruit, Chenopodium album (wild leafy vegetable),
and Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed in male rats found Sclerocarya birrea (fruit
juice and pulp extract) to be most effective. This was followed by C. pepo and
the least was C. Album. Mondia whitei was used as the control.
In the study, the researchers found
there was no change in number of ejaculations and sperm count when these four
plants with aphrodisiac activity were tested. Similarly, they all increased
sperm motility. However, only M. whitei and pumpkin seed treatments resulted in
increased serum testosterone levels. The hormone plays a role in erection.
The 2015 study was published in the
African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Scientists had suggested that the
sustained stimulatory effects of M. whitei on sexual behaviour over the 28 day
study period were partly as a result of the observed increased testosterone
levels.
The study, which validated
traditional use of these plants in increasing aspects of sexual potency, was
also said to increase sperm motility by reducing oxidative stress in the
testis.
While declaring that “the
preferential effects of different plants on testosterone production, libido and
erection may augment sexual function when taken in combination”, they said
further studies are warranted to further elucidate effects of various doses,
longer treatment periods and effects of plant combinations.
An ailing prostate can reduce your
ability to have erections. Previously, foods such as pumpkin seeds, in
particular because it contains oils can ease the discomfort and pelvic pressure
associated with enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-
BPH). These seeds which are high in zinc are an ultimate ingredient for healthy
sperm production and in preventing testosterone deficiency in men.
Watermelon has so many nutrients,
some of which are potent for sexual performance. Researchers at Texas A&M
University discovered that watermelon have potent properties to boost sexual
performance, linking this to the variety if ingredients that it contains that
can collectively stimulate blood vessels and increase libido.
Researchers have also been talking
about Ginkgo biloba’s ability to increase blood flow and produce better
erections. In a recent German study, 20 men with severe impotence took an 80
milligram capsule three times a day for nine months. Every participant reported
spontaneous erections and marked increase in hardness.
A hit of caffeine could perk up more
than just your energy levels.A new study by the University of Texas, found that
men who drank two coffees a day were 42 per cent less likely to suffer from
erectile dysfunction than men who did not drink coffee. Researchers
believe caffeine relaxes the arteries, leading to increased blood flow in the
penis. At least it does in female rats.
Recent studies published in
Asian Journal of Andrology, concluded that the kernel of T. catappa seeds has
aphrodisiac activity and suggest that moderate consumption of kernel of seed of
T. catappa may be useful in the treatment of certain forms of sexual inadequacies,
such as premature ejaculation.
The presented findings to show that
seeds of T. catappa possess potent aphrodisiac activity and provides scientific
evidence in favour of the claims made in Ayurvedic medicine in Sri Lanka
regarding this action.
Goat head (Tribulus terrestris) is a
common herb in Nigeria that is popularly referred to as hana taakama in Hausa
and da ogun daguro in Yoruba. Its use in humans and animals improves libido and
sperm production. It is also found to increase the levels of testosterone
produced.
Source: tribuneonlineng
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