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MEN’S HEALTH HERBS ITP 1600 ~ HERBAL MEDICINE DR. JESSICA ANDERSON
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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;
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NETTLE ROOT root astringent decoction or tincture astringent, diuretic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting enzyme aromatase
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SAW PALMETTO fruit sweet/soapy decoction or tincture diuretic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, male reproductive tract tonic, alterative treatment in BPH
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PYGEUM bark tincture or capsule useful in BPH by preventing overgrowth of prostate cells and frequently used in urinary tract disorders
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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
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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)
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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
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