Herbal Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

Statistically, only in the United States about 300,000 men are diagnosed with erectile dysfunction each year. One third of this number can not use such ED drugs as Viagra, Levitra and Cialis as a suitable healing for ED problems. There are definite health levels according to which men can not be prescribed with these drugs. These are the cases when people suffer from high pressure, hyperthyroidism and diabetes. Such patients are left with their ED problems face to face. But still there is a way out for them, that is to choose herbal medicine.

Today the traditional medicine is gaining popularity very fast, it means that professionals in the field of healthcare have come to the conclusion that herbalism is not a "charlatanic science." Nowadays modern medicine is trying to deal with herbal treatment for sexual problems as well. The results of the latest investigations have proved the fact that Gingko Biloba possesses a huge potential function for healing of ED (erectile dysfunction) because it improves the blood flow to the penis. But at the same time this herb may be fatal in the cases of its interaction with Coumadin (Warfarin) or other blood thinning medicines or natural foods such as vitamin E and garlic. Aswagandha (Withania somnifera), the herb that is also named Indian ginseng, has been well-known as a restorative for stress relief for a long period of time. It functions by reducing performance and improving better circulation.

The plant damiana (Turnera diffusa) is known to be used as an aphrodisiac for men by Mexicans –but still the active component of the herb is similar to cyanide and being used in large doses may be dangerous. Saw palmetto that is also known as Serenoa repens has attracted attention in the past years because of its being an effective drug for improving sexual desire as its function is to aid your body to retain the levels of testosterone. Ginseng is one of the most popular herbal drugs. This herb has got a considerable appreciation these years. Though the word "ginseng" has been referred to a number of unrelated plants, a lot of them of them have mostly the same properties and therapeutic effects. Such herbs are Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng), and Female ginseng (Angelica sinensis or Dong Quai), which have a great potential for treating erectile dysfunction.

Nevertheless herbal treatments haven't got any FDA approval, because of the fact that herbals are not in their competence, and this point concerns drugs for erectile dysfunction as well Men who are interested in these drugs should ask for a consultation of their doctors or herbalists to define the proper herbal drug and its dosage.