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NO from Flaxseed Enhances Sexual Function
Published in Robert Fried, Richard M. Carlton, Flaxseed, 2023
Robert Fried, Richard M. Carlton
Contrary to everything that has been said about different kinds of aphrodisiacs that one can take to increase sexual desire (libido), science tells us that, with few exceptions, the only real biological fuel for sexual desire is the steroid hormone testosterone. The countless alleged aphrodisiacs, including foods—oysters come to mind—beverages, salves and amulets that we hear and read about that are said to increase desire usually fail because they don’t raise testosterone levels. Even the expectation—the placebo effect, as it were—that these will improve performance by increasing desire usually falls short of fulfillment.
Piper longum (Long Pepper or Pipli) and Tinospora cordifolia (Giloy or Heart-Leaved Moonseed)
Published in Azamal Husen, Herbs, Shrubs, and Trees of Potential Medicinal Benefits, 2022
Yashashree Pradhan, Hina Alim, Nimisha Patel, Kamal Fatima Zahra, Belkıs Muca Yiğit, Johra Khan, Ahmad Ali
With snigdha, ushna guna, and nutritious properties, P. longum improves the capacity of the larynx, thereby helping in treatment of coughs of various etiology. Pippali, black resin, and ghee taken along with honey is used for the treatment of cough due to tuberculosis. Long pepper shows a bactericidal effect against M. tuberculosis. One of the known preparations for the treatment of tuberculosis cough is sitopaladi churna. Long pepper is one of the best treatments for bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Powder of pippali, honey, and ghee are used to reduce tachypnea and bronchospasm. It reduces bronchial obstruction by its mucolytic action (Gogte, 1982). P. longum acts as an aphrodisiac in males by increasing sperm count and libido. By its action on uterine contractions in females, it is used for the treatment of menstrual disorders and painful deliveries. Powder of the root of long pepper along with honey is used for increasing labor contractions. Due to Madhur vipaka and snigdha guna, it acts as diuretic in urinary diseases (Deshpande et al., 2018).
Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals from Fish and Their Activities
Published in Ramasamy Santhanam, Santhanam Ramesh, Subramanian Nivedhitha, Subbiah Balasundari, Pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals from Fish and Fish Wastes, 2022
Ramasamy Santhanam, Santhanam Ramesh, Subramanian Nivedhitha, Subbiah Balasundari
Aphrodisiac properties: The flesh of this fish broiled in sesame oil and sprinkled with salt was an appetizer among older Korean men. It was believed to give them energy like Viagra (http://www.nbcnews.com/ id/19336602/ns/health-sexual_health/t/despite-ick-factor-slime-eel-has-sex-appeal/#.XjwXZTFKhPY).
Seed extract of Thai Mucuna pruriens reduced male reproductive damage in rats induced by chronic stress
Published in Pharmaceutical Biology, 2022
Natthapol Lapyuneyong, Nareelak Tangsrisakda, Pannawat Choowong-In, Kowit Chaisiwamongkol, Nongnut Uabundit, Tarinee Sawatpanich, Supatcharee Arun, Alexander Tsang-Hsien Wu, Sitthichai Iamsaard
Thai Mucuna pruriens (TMP) is botanically different from Indian species in possessing histamine activity in spines of the seed pods. Traditionally, TMP seed has been used to enhance aphrodisiac activity for older men with low libido. However, the scientific support for such property is still limited. Recently, TMP seed has been shown to possess high antioxidant capacity and to increase the expressions of testicular proteins (AR, AKAP4 [A-kinase anchor protein 4] and TyrPho proteins), testosterone level and sperm concentration in healthy rats (Iamsaard et al. 2020). Since TMP seeds seemed to enrich male reproductive system and its protective effect in stress animal models has never been reported, this study investigates improvement of the seed extract on reproductive damage in male rats induced by CS.
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) an overlooked medicinal plant in Malaysia
Published in Journal of Substance Use, 2022
Gregory Domnic, Suresh Narayanan, Nethia Mohana-Kumaran, Darshan Singh
The smoking of kratom leaves as a remedy for opium addiction in the Malay peninsula (now Malaysia) was documented in the 1930s (Burkill, 1935). Kratom’s efficacy as a pain suppressor, on the other hand, was documented only much later by Thuan (1957) through a single case report of a young gentleman who used kratom to overcome pain. However, village healers had discovered its medicinal properties long before and were already using kratom leaves to treat fever, cough, diarrhea, pain, for deworming and making poultices for wounds (Ahmad & Aziz, 2012; Assanangkornchai et al., 2007). Kratom leaves are commonly used to self-treat muscle and joint pain after strenuous work (Suwanlert, 1975). It is also used among men as a sex stimulant believing that it has aphrodisiac properties. Some regular users combine kratom with alcohol for better sexual stimulation and to prolong sexual intercourse (Suwanlert, 1975). Interestingly, a recent study showed that kratom consumption was not associated with testosterone impairment (Singh et al., 2018c), while another reported that users had experienced improved sexual functioning (Singh et al., 2020b).
Associations between Cannabis Use and Sexual Risk Behavior among Women under Community Supervision: A Brief Report
Published in International Journal of Sexual Health, 2021
Melissa N. Slavin, Karli Hochstatter, Shane W. Kraus, Mitch Earleywine, Nabila El-Bassel
There are several explanations for relationships between cannabis and SRB, including factors that influence both behaviors, such as sensation-seeking and impulsive decision-making, or common social contexts or lifestyles (Donohew et al., 2000). Additionally, situational effects of THC can influence memory, inhibition, and decision-making (Lane, Cherek, Tcheremissine, Lieving, & Pietras, 2005). Some individuals report “aphrodisiac” effects of cannabis, including enhanced responsiveness to sexual touch and an increase in positive mood and relaxation (Gorzalka, Hill, & Chang, 2010). Individuals’ sex-related expectancies toward cannabis may also influence its relationship to SRB, sometimes moderating the relationship, with individuals who hold higher sex-related expectancies toward cannabis more likely to have unprotected sex when intoxicated (Hendershot et al., 2010).