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07.07.2023 - 05:37 / balconygardenweb.com
There are herbs that boost libido, enhance sex-drive and energy levels in men, proven in various studies. Growing them fresh and making them a part of your diet can naturally improve your stamina, vitality, and mental health.
Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-groecum
Results of various clinical trials suggest that fenugreek is one of the best male-health herbs. A study conducted on 120 men for 12 weeks concluded that fenugreek boosted testosterone levels in participants.
It is also known to reduce the risks of diabetes, blood pressure, and heart conditions, which are more common in men than women.
How to Consume: Add sprouted seeds to salads. Fresh leaves taste best in curries, soups, meat, and vegetable dishes.
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus Officinalis
Rosemary protects against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and according to an Iranian study it also helps men with ‘performance anxiety.’
If that’s not enough according to research performed in Northumbria university, there are compounds in rosemary that improves cognitive function and memory. Read more about it here.
How to Consume: Add a dab of it while barbequing meat or roasting fish.
Botanical Name: Ginkgo biloba
Rich in flavonoids and terpenoids, ginkgo is a great herb to increase blood flow to the male sexual organ. It also helps to fight inflammation and curbs down the risk of heart diseases in men.
An open trial on its efficacy suggested that it can reduce the loss of libido due to antidepressants, also, it can increase desire, arousal, and orgasm in both males and females.
How to Consume: Add fresh leaves in teas or take it in liquid form by leaf extract. Consume 30-60 minutes before going to bed.
Botanical Name: Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus is a natural aphrodisiac and
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