Herbal ED Cures Threaten Drug Company Profits 

Companies like Pfizer have much to lose as consumers search for inexpensive Viagra alternatives. After all, the "little blue pill" typically sells for $120 for 10 pills, but only costs about $0.50 to produce. And with over 30 million men suffering some form of ED, they should be concerned.

No wonder 150 million Americans use natural approaches to improving health and to treat medical conditions. The growing body of evidence worldwide supports the effectiveness of many herbal treatments including those for  erectile dysfunction. This is now taking it’s profit toll on all pharmaceutical companies.

There are several herbal ED products on the market that contain the ingredients that have been shown to work like Viagra plus have long term positive effects on all aspects of a mans sexual and overall health.

How Viagra Works

During sexual excitation the erection is mediated by nitric oxide released from nerve endings close to the blood vessels of the penis. Relaxation of these vessels causes blood to pool producing an erection. Viagra works by inhibiting the breakdown of nitric oxide and thus enhances its effect.

While there are many herbal products on the market there are a few with ingredients that are found to enhance the body’s use of Nitric Oxide like Viagra in scientific studies.

Three Herbs That Work Like Viagra

If you are looking for herbal alternatives to Viagra, backed by research, we present a number of such herbs below.

Shilajit (Viagra effect)

The anti-stress and adjuvant effects of Shilajit have been evaluated in numerous Indian studies. Shilajit provides an anti-oxidant defense against several reactive oxygen types. Processed Shilajit provides complete protection to methacrylate against hydroxyl radical-induced polymerization, and acts as a reversible nitric oxide-captodative agent. These findings are consistent with therapeutic uses of Shilajit as an ayurvedic (rejuvenator) against oxidative stress and geriatric complaints of erectile dysfunction.

Horny Goat Weed (Viagra effect)

Horny goat weed has been used for over 2000 years as a sexual and reproductive tonic. It acts to increase erection ability, size, and fullness.

Horny goat weed contains a flavonoid called icariin. Icariin is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra, as demonstrated in a 1984 University of Peking study.

It also functions as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low-promoting energy-but reduces cortisol levels when elevated (an anti-stress effect), which causes fatigue and depresses sex drive.

Finally, horny goat weed can restore low levels of both testosterone and thyroid hormone back to normal, improving sex drive. 

Allium Sativum - Garlic (Viagra effect)

Yes, good old garlic. In two different 1998 studies-one from the National University of Mexico and another from the Institute of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy in Munich, Germany-garlic was shown to "activate nitric oxide synthase", or enhance the nervous system's ability to react to nitric oxide.

Also, there are multiple studies compiled by the Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute demonstrating garlic’s aid in preventing and having curative effects on several medical conditions which often cause ED. These conditions include high blood pressure, heart disease, hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Herbal Ingredients for Overall Health & Help ED Conditions

There are multiple causes of impotence and low sex drive, ranging from mild (low sex drive, weak erections, lack of energy, slow and weak ejaculation) to severe (total inability to achieve erection and complete lack of sexual desire).

These causes can be:

• Cardiovascular (i.e. restricted blood flow, high blood pressure, heart disease, hypertension, and atherosclerosis)
• Renal or urological
• Nutritional (i.e. malnutrition, vitamin or mineral deficiency)
• Endocrine (i.e. low testosterone or high prolactin)
• Neurological
• Muscular & tissue-related
• Psychological (i.e. stress, anxiety, etc.

Increasing your health in these areas, you can often resolve sexual dysfunction issues. This is perhaps where natural herbal supplements provide the greatest benefit to a man's total sexual performance.

Two Herbs Shown Highly Effective at Treating ED

Mucuna Pruriens

Mucuna pruriens works as a prolactin inhibitor, a growth hormone stimulant, and to increase testosterone.

A US patent was filed in 2002 on the use of mucuna pruriens to stimulate the release of growth hormone in humans. High levels of l-dopa in the mucuna seed are converted to dopamine, which stimulates the release of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. L-dopa and dopamine are effective prolactin inhibitors.

Increased levels of prolactin are considered responsible for 70% of erection failure in men. In one study, ingestion of the seeds in 56 males improved erection, duration of coitus, and post-coital satisfaction after four weeks of treatment. It also promotes spermatogenic effects in men, improving sperm count and motility.

Tribulus Terrestris

Tribulus is a natural testosterone enhancer. It is also said to be an excellent circulatory system tonic, and can help build muscles and strength.

Clinical studies on the sexual activity-enhancing effect of tribulus have shown it to contain protodioscin, a saponin constituent, improving libido in men with impotence due to various causes, libido in women with menopausal symptoms, and sperm motility in infertile and subfertile men.

In another study involving 59 men, ages 22-67 and suffering from a range of sexual dysfunctions, an increase in sexual desire and fantasies, as well as sexual self-confidence, was reported in almost all patients. The subjective experience of pleasure, joy and satisfaction was reported in 80%, erection improved in over 75%, and the duration of intercourse before ejaculation was prolonged in 25%.

What To Look For in an Herbal Impotence Supplement

With so many herbal "Male Enhancement/Enlargement/Sexual Performance/ Impotence" products being advertised, it can be difficult to choose products that can actually help and are safe. Also, some supplements contain herbs that may be dangerous.

• Make sure it is manufactured in and shipped from the United States.
• Look for potentially dangerous ingredients.
• Look for ingredients that aid overall health as well as ingredients selected strictly for ED and enhanced performance.
• Look for chemical additives.
• Look for a product guarantee.

The herbs listed above represent those that have demonstrated positive effects treating ED and increasing libido and energy. As many men have discovered, herbal supplements may be the perfect Viagra alternative.

Giovanni Magnotti
GM@impotenceguide.info

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice.