Sexually Stimulating Herbs
Herbs have been used in many cultures around the world to stimulate sexual arousal, physical sexual feelings and sexual abilities. In the modern world herbs are increasingly used to increase sexual pleasure as well as reverse sexual dysfunction. Herbs are used both in their original form or as additives in tinctures, ointments or pills.
The General Principles of Sexually Stimulating Herbs
The working principles of the chemical components in these herbs vary, and the effects manifest at different places in the human body.
~ Some herbal ingredients stimulate generally the function of the neural system. Since sexual response and feelings are dependent upon a well-working neural system, these herbs also increase sexual response.
~ Other herbal ingredients generally improve the body's blood circulation. The better blood flow and control of blood flow will then make the genitals work better and engorge properly when sexually stimulated. Increased engorgement will stimulate the nerve endings in the sexual organs and thus give stronger physical sensations.
~ There are components in some herbs that stimulate tissue growth and regeneration. Such components can make structures in the sexual organs grow stronger and more capable of doing their work.
~ Some herbal ingredients stimulate directly areas of the central nervous system that play an important role in sexual response, and thus increase psychological arousal. A higher psychological arousal will cause signals to be sent to the sexual organs that cause them to engorge more strongly and produce more sexual secretions.
~ Still other herbal components stimulate the nerve endings in the genital organs directly, thereby increasing pleasureable physical sensations. The stimulation of the nerve endings will also cause the central nervous system to send signals back to the sexual organs and make them work more efficiently.
~ Some herbal ingredients stimulate the production of sexual hormones or other hormones important for sexual functions, or they can normalize a disturbed hormonal system.
Some Important Herbs Used For Sexual Stimulation
Below is an annotated list of some important sexually stimulating herbs. Many of these herbs stimulate the human organism at several points and thus have more than one type of effect. Where not otherwise indicated, both men and women will feel the stimulating effects.
~ Bayberry: These fruits increase blood flow and capillary dilation in the mucus membranes of the vagina, and thus stimulate vaginal lubrication.
~ Catuaba: Catuaba is a South American bush. It has long been used as an aphrodisiac by Indians, and is the most important sexually stimulating plant used in South America nowadays. Catuaba generally stimulates the central nervous system, and especially the functions controlling sexual response.
~ Cayenne (Cayenne pepper, Spanish pepper): From the fruit one gets a well known spice with a very strong taste. The spice stimulates tissue growth and regeneration. This will make the sexual organs stronger and more efficient. Cayenne also makes the digestion and intestinal functions more effective and promotes heart functions.
~ Coffee and Tea: Coffee and tea stimulate the central nervous system and thereby increase sexual arousal. Taking a cup of coffee before sexual activity is often a good idea.
~ Cuscuta: The seeds of cuscuta stimulate and normalizes the part of the nervous system that controls the sexual organs. This effect helps control premature ejaculation, helps control urination and vitalizes the functions of the sexual organs. It also has a general stimulating effect upon the nervous system.
~ Damiana: Damiana is a small Mexican shrub, of which the leaves are used for medical purposes. Damiana stimulates the function of the sympathetic nerves controlling the sexual organs, the urinary system, the digestive organs and the respiratory organs. The herb thus strengthens all the functions of the sexual organs and urinary system. The herb has many of the same effects as the female hormone progesterone, and therefore it is especially effective for women.
~ Ginseng: There are many species of the herb ginseng, growing both in East Asia and Northern America. Ginseng stimulates neural functions and bodily activities. Ginseng stimulates and normalizes the blood flow in the brain and sexual organs. Ginseng also stimulates nerve growth, blood production and sperm production. This stimulation will in turn produce a general rejuvenating effect, stronger arousal, better genital functions and stronger physical feelings.
~ Hawthorn: Hawthorn is a tree growing in all temperate zones of the world. The fruits are used to stimulate heart functions and blood flow, and help reduce atherosclerotic plaque in blood vessels. This general positive effect upon blood circulation will in turn improve sexual functions, for example, female engorgement and male erection.
~ Horny Goat Weed (Epidemium): This is an East Asian herb. The whole plant except the root is used in herbal preparations. This herb stimulates the sensorial bodies in the sexual organs, giving stronger genital feelings. It also increases sperm production, giving better fertility. It further stimulates sexual desire by acting upon the central nervous system. The herb also increases the general activity of the nervous system and thereby general vitality.
~ Johimbe: Johimbe is a tall evergreen tree growing in tropical areas of Africa. The bark stimulates the blood flow in the genitals and therefore helps against erection problems. However, in higher doses the drug can cause hypertension, digestive problems and manic reactions.
~ Maca: This South American herb stimulates sexual desire and drive.
~ Muira Pauma: Muria Puama is a Brazilian shrub, known as "Potency Wood". Extracts of the bark are used to stimulate sexual desire and libido, and thereby increase potency.
~ Suma: Suma root stimulates and normalizes the hormone production of the whole body, both the production of systemic hormones and local hormones. The improved hormonal system will then improve mental and physical sexual functions.
On the market you can find pills, tinctures or teas made of one or more of these herbs. What herbs or herbal product you should choose depends upon your purpose. The purposes are generally:
~ Increased libido or sexual desire.
~ Increased feelings in the genital region.
~ Better erection or sexual performance.
~ Better lubrication.
~ Increased strength or size of the genitals.
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