MEN’S HEALTH HERBS ITP 1600 ~ HERBAL MEDICINE DR. JESSICA ANDERSON

DR. STEVE RISSMAN’S TOP TEN HERBS FOR MEN BetonyNervous debility with anxious tension; good for imbalance of mental vs. physical energy; useful for sexual anxiety VervainFor chronic anger states; helps to focus energy in order to manifest goals Nettle rootHelpful in the treatment of BPH AshwagandhaAnti-inflammatory adaptogen; useful to conserve energy; helpful with impotence, debility DamianaNerve tonic known to raise levels of testosterone; helpful in the treatment of premature ejaculation and impotence RhodiolaIncreases capacity of mental work; useful in fatigue, poor attention & decreased memory; may increase sexual energy EleutheroMay boost immune function (CD4+ cells) and may enhance athletic performance (strength & muscle mass) GinsengImproves abstract thinking, reaction times & social functioning; may improve ability to achieve/maintain erection PygeumHelpful in BPH and other urinary tract issues Saw PalmettoTonifying effects in the prostate;

NETTLE ROOT root astringent decoction or tincture astringent, diuretic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting enzyme aromatase

SAW PALMETTO fruit sweet/soapy decoction or tincture diuretic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, male reproductive tract tonic, alterative treatment in BPH

PYGEUM bark tincture or capsule useful in BPH by preventing overgrowth of prostate cells and frequently used in urinary tract disorders

DAMIANA aerial parts infusion or tincture aphrodisiac, stimulating nervine, spinal trophorestorative, anti- anxiety & anti- inflammatory beneficial for inability/disinterest in sexual performance “restores exhausted nerves and spirit” ~ Gladstar

FO TI root warming antioxidant, antibacterial, reduces cholesterol, minimizes atherosclerotic lesions, promotes intestinal peristalsis, promotes RBC growth popular tonic herb in TCM (Ho-Shou-Wu)

GINSENG root medicine indicated with adrenal burnout with mental/physical exhaustion tonic, antiviral, antioxidant, anti- inflammatory, enhances metabolism specific for: dry mucous membranes, low blood sugar and low blood pressure