IMPOTENCE

The main cause of impotence is poor circulation and impaired blood flow through the penis, which is often the result of atherosclerosis ("hardening of the arteries"). Other possible reasons include hormonal imbalances, prostate disease, diabetes, nerve disorders, or medication side effects. Only one in ten cases is purely psychological. Type of impotence is usually stress-related and often temporary.

Vitamin C plays a role in keeping blood vessels supple, allowing them to expand and let more blood pass through. Flaxseed oil and evening primrose oil contain different types of essential fatty acids that also improve blood flow; taken long term, they can help by lowering cholesterol and preventing blood vessel narrowing. And ginkgo biloba, which increases blood flow in the brain, may have a similar effect on the penis. Other supplements may help when impotence is related to different causes. The African herb pygeum africanum may be useful when impotence is a result of prostate disease. Studies in animals have shown that both Panax and Siberian ginseng boost testosterone levels and increase mating behavior; they may produce similar effects in humans.

And if those are ineffective, make a tea with the herb Muira puama (also known as potency wood), long used in Brazil as an aphrodisiac.

Impotence useful herbs

Anise, Avocado, Damiana, False Unicorn, Lycium, Sarsaparilla, Saw Palmetto, Yohimbe.