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  • Writer's pictureElena Cora

From Nature's Garden: Herbal Medicine for Men's Strength and Stamina

Herbal medicine for men can be extremely helpful during their adolescent, reproductive and menopausal years. Herbs can help regulate hormones, provide aphrodisiac benefits and ease menopausal symptoms like hot flushes, night sweats, arthritis pain and mood shifts.


Saw palmetto is widely used to treat an enlarged prostate, but this herb also offers multiple other uses to support men's health. Pausinystalia yohimbe is another popular solution for treating male sexual dysfunction.




Ginseng:


Ginseng is one of the world's most versatile herbs, offering numerous health benefits that range from increased energy and mental function, stress relief, immune enhancement and even enhanced athletic performance. Ginseng can be enjoyed either as tea or added directly into food products for consumption.

Ginseng can be found in root form, capsules or tablets; or stewed in hot water to produce a tea.


You may also use it to prepare soups and stir-fried dishes using this herb that has numerous uses ranging from relieving inflammation, strengthening immunity systems and increasing bone density to combating depression and acting as an antidepressant. It may even prevent cancer altogether!


Ginseng may help promote erectile function by stimulating the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and acetylcholine, increasing production of testosterone while decreasing low testosterone levels, which have been associated with health issues like weight gain, fatigue, decreased muscle mass, decreased libido, decreased bone density and more.


Studies have demonstrated its ability to protect against oxidative stress and promote cellular regeneration, helping prevent neurodegeneration. It has also been reported to help reduce symptoms associated with diabetes such as polydipsia and polyuria while improving blood sugar tolerance. Lastly, it may even prevent Alzheimer's disease by increasing acetylcholinesterase activity and stopping its degradation oxidative degradation of amyloid-b protein.


Hawthorn:


Hawthorn (Crataegus) is a thorny shrub or small tree with leaves, berries and flowers used traditionally in herbal medicine to treat heart and respiratory illnesses for centuries. It's thought to promote cardiovascular health by improving circulation, lowering cholesterol levels and decreasing blood pressure while offering antioxidant properties which protect against ageing and disease.


Research suggests that hawthorn may help relieve anxiety symptoms by decreasing heart rate and blood pressure, though more studies are required to show its efficacy on humans. One study concluded that taking hawthorn with magnesium and California poppy (an extract called hakeem online - not available in the United States) could potentially treat mild to moderate anxiety; another laboratory investigation showed an alcoholic extract of hawthorn fruit reduced phenylephrine, a medication which constricts blood vessels.

 

Hawthorn has also been shown to help treat mild to moderate heart failure in some studies, potentially alleviating angina chest pain relief; its effectiveness may differ for those suffering from more serious cardiovascular conditions.


Even though many supplements are regulated by the FDA, others do not need to undergo rigorous safety testing before being sold to consumers. When selecting supplements from third-party labs for purity and potency testing it is also advisable to discuss them with their physician beforehand.


Saw Palmetto:


Saw palmetto is one of the most frequently used herbs in men's health supplements, and has earned itself a strong reputation as an anti-BPH remedy, alleviating symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which causes noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland resulting in decreased frequency in urinating, increased need to go at nighttime to relieve themselves and difficulty with urine flow when required.


Researchers believe saw palmetto extract and supplements may assist with treating BPH by helping maintain balanced testosterone levels. By inhibiting an enzyme responsible for breaking down testosterone, saw palmetto can prevent its levels from rising too far; furthermore, its slowing the conversion to 5a-dihydrotestosterone can prevent prostate enlargement caused by this form of testosterone and contributes to its symptoms associated with BPH.


Studies have demonstrated that taking 320 milligrams of standardized saw palmetto extract daily may reduce symptoms associated with BPH. It can be taken in capsule or online hakeem form or as tea; and can also be combined with other herbal ingredients that support prostate health or with medications designed to treat BPH. It is always wise to consult your physician prior to beginning any new supplement regimen, particularly if taking prescription medicines or natural remedies as well.


Saw palmetto can also help treat male hair loss due to its rich source of fatty acids that block testosterone from reaching hair follicles and thus slow or stop hair loss.


Sage:


Sage (Salvia officinalis) has long been used as a medicinal herb. The Latin term Salvere means to save, reflecting the long history of use. Rosmarinic acid contained within this herb helps fight free radicals that damage and increase risk for disease; vitamin K provides another protection from free radicals; it contains calcium and iron; as well as volatile oils, phenolic acids, and flavonoids - making Sage officinalis an all-in-one herbal remedy!


Sage is proven to help balance chemical imbalances in the brain that contribute to symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent research. Administration of extracts of two distinct sage species for four months improved learning, memory and information processing among people with mild to moderate Alzheimer's symptoms.


Methanolic extract from common sage has been demonstrated to successfully decrease weight and lipid levels in mice fed a high-fat diet, providing a safe alternative to weight loss supplements that have been linked to higher risks of diabetes and heart disease.

 

Make a hot infusion using 1 teaspoon of dried or fresh leaves mixed with 150 ml of water to get the benefits of sage by steeping it for five to ten minutes in hot water and drink three to four cups daily as an infusion. Sage has antibacterial and antiviral properties which make it useful in treating respiratory infections, colds, digestive issues such as dyspepsia or indigestion, mouth sores (gingivitis), respiratory allergies and menopausal symptoms like herbal medicine in pakistan.

 

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