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Remedies
for the Male Reproductive System
Key Herbs
The following are key herbs for the male reproductive system.
They act as hormonal for the male hormones, aphrodisiacs and
tonics to the male reproductive organs.
Eleuthero
(Siberian Ginseng)
Body systems:
Liver, kidney, cardiovascular system, adrenals, blood, circulation, male
/female glands.
Properties:
Acrid taste, adaptogenic, anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac,
hypertensive panacea, stimulant (metabolic), stomachic, tonic-glandular.
Historical uses:
Aging, aphrodisiac-male, colds-to prevent, depression, diabetes, dizziness,
dropsy, endurance-lack of, fatigue-build endurance, fever, headache, heart
failure, hypoglycemia, impotency, infertility-male, mercury poisoning,
prostate problems, sex drive-increase.
Usage:
This herb, used as a less expensive substitute for panax ginseng (American,
Chinese o Korean), has been found to have some adaptogenic properties
of its own. It not only helps the body cope better with stress, it increases
stamina and endurance, stimulates the brain to improve concentration and
stimulates male hormone production.
As a general tonic take 1-2 capsules 2-3x daily.
Comments:
Russian researchers have found many positive benefits of this herb as a
general tonic to promote endurance and good health.
Warnings
Not recommended for acute diseases, high fever, severe inflammations,
hyperactivity or extreme, nervous anxiety.
Korean
and
American Ginseng
Classification:
Sweet tonic and nutritive bitter (2nd degree).
Body systems:
Adrenals, cardiovascular, central nervous system, circulation, endocrine
system heart, immune system, intestine, lungs, male glands, nerves, prostate,
respiratory, spleen.
Properties: Adaptogenic,
alterative, anodyne, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, aphrodisiac, cardiac
tonic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, emetic, estrogenic, expectorant,
nervine, panacea, sialagogue, stimulant, stomachic, tonic (general).
Historical uses: Aging-to prevent, anemia, anxiety, arteriosclerosis,
asthma, cancer, cardiac arrhythmia, depression, diabetes, endurance-lack
of, energy-lack of, fatigue, headache, heart disease, hypertension, hypotension,
impotency, indigestion, menstrual problems, nervousness, neurosis, poison
ivy-prevention, radiation sickness, stress.
Usage: As a daily
tonic for strengthening sexual hormones, improving resistance and stamina,
use 1-3 capsules per day.
For acute stress take 3-6 capsules per day.
For chronic weakness and immune deficiency, use 2-5 capsules per day.
Combines well with other sweet tonics, such as gotu kola, licorice, kelp,
etc.
Can be used by women
as well as men.
Comments: Ginseng
is one of the most highly prized herbs in the world. The older roots are
considered more beneficial and may draw extremely high prices in the marketplace.
Warnings
Has no toxic effects but is counterindicated in acute diseases, high fevers
or inflammation.
Damiana
Classification:
Aromatic (2nd degree).
Body systems:
Sexual organs, male/female organ.
Properties: Anesthetic
(local), aphrodisiac, cardiac, diuretic, hormonal, laxative, nervine,
stimulant, tranquilizer.
Historical uses:
Aphrodisiac, cough, estrogen-low, fatigue, female problems, frigidity,
hormonal imbalance, hot flashes, impotency, infertility, kidney diseases,
Lou Gehrig's disease, nerve-loss of, PMS, prostate-inflammation of, sex
drive-increase.
Usage: As a sexual
stimulant use 2 capsules w/2 meals.
May either lower or raise blood pressure.
Comments:
Damiana may work by irritating the urinary tract during elimination.
Warnings
Not to be used when a person is emaciated, weak or experiencing inflammation.
Saw
Palmetto
Classification:
Sweet tonic with acrid taste (2nd degree).
Body systems: Adrenal,
male /female gland, stomach, skin, respiratory, urogenital.
Properties:
Antispasmodic, aphrodisiac,
digestive, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hormonal, stimulant.
Historical uses: Breasts-enlarged,
diabetes, glandular weakness, hormone imbalance, prostate problems, reproductive
organ weakness, throat troubles, thyroid-low, weight gain.
Usage:
For prostate enlargement and urinary problems in men, 2 capsules w/3 meals.
Combines well with echinacea and many kidney herbs.
Comments: Known as the "old man's friend." A drug for treating prostate enlargement
has been extracted from this plant.
Warnings:
None.
Sarsaparilla
Usage: This
is also a valuable male hormonal.
Complete
Listing Under: Digestive System-Remedies for the Liver.
Major
Formulas
The following are major herbal formulas for the male reproductive
system. Suggested meanings for the letters in the formula names are given
in parenthesis () after the trade name.
PS-II
(Prostate--Stan
Malstrom)
Ingredients: Black
cohosh, licorice, kelp, gotu kola, golden seal, capsicum fruit, ginger,
dong quai.
Body systems: Male
glands, prostate, circulation, adrenals, thyroid.
Properties: Anti-inflammatory,
diuretic, hormonal, stimulant.
Historical uses:
Acne, kidney infection,
lumbago, prostate problems, urinary problems.
Usage: For
prostate enlargement and urinary problems in men, use 2-3 capsules 3x
daily.
Warnings:
None.
P-X
(Prostate
- Dr. Christopher)
Ingredients: Cedar
berries, golden seal, capsicum, parsley, ginger, Siberian ginseng, uva
ursi, queen of the meadow, marshmallow.
Body systems:
Prostate, urinary system.
Properties:
Disinfectant, diuretic, hormonal (pancreas/prostate), immuno-stimulant,
stimulant.
Historical uses:
Edema, kidney problems,
impotency, prostate problems, urinary infection.
Usage: For
prostate enlargement and urinary problems in men, use 2 capsules 3x daily.
Can also be used for diabetes and kidney/bladder infections-use 2-3 capsules
3x daily with plenty of water.
Warnings:
Not recommended for hypoglycemics.
X-A
(seX-
Dr. Paavo Airola)
Ingredients: Siberian
ginseng, echinacea, saw palmetto berries, gotu kola, damiana, sarsaparilla,
horsetail, garlic bulb, capsicum fruit, chickweed.
Body systems:
Male/female gland, glandular system.
Properties:
Adaptogenic, aphrodisiac, hormonal (male/female), stimulant.
Remedies for the Male
Reproductive System
Historical uses:
Aging, anorexia, aphrodisiac-general, chronic weakness, endurance-lack
of, fatigue, frigidity, hormone imbalance, hot flashes, impotency, infertility,
menopause, night sweats, nocturnal emission, senility, sex drive-increase,
urine-turbid.
Usage: This
formula helps to stimulate the sex drive.
As a tonic to the male/female glands for frigidity, impotency and
loss of sex drive take 1-2 capsules 2-3x daily. It can also be used for
hormonal imbalances in the reproductive system and for infertility.
As a glandular tonic use 1 capsule 3x daily.
Warnings:
None
Men's
Formula
Ingredients:
Pygeum extract, saw palmetto extract, stinging nettle extract, zinc.
Body systems: Prostate.
Properties:
Tonic (prostate).
Usage: This
formula contains standardized extracts of two herbs that have been shown
to reduce prostate enlargement, pygeum and saw palmetto. Zinc is also
critical to male glandular function.
For prostate enlargement and urinary problems in men, use 3 capsules in
the morning and 3 capsules in the evening.
Warnings: None.
Other
Supplements
The following supplements found in the General Nutrition section
are also useful for the male reproductive system.
Maca
Nourishes Male and Female
Reproductive system
Enhances mental and physical strength
Promotes stamina
Reduces fatigue
Zinc
Usage:
This mineral is critical to male reproductive function.
Zinc is lost because of erection and ejaculation and must be replaced.
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