herbs to boost sex drive

Ayurvedic herbs to boost sex drive

Ashwagandha (Indian ginseng, winter cherry, withinia somnifera) Ashwagandha is popularly known as Indian ginseng. It is an herb that's been used since centuries to treat impotence, premature ejaculation, infertility, and other  disorders. It is an "adaptogenic" herb which nourishes nerves and improves nerve function as well that helps your body adapt to stress, one of the most common causes of sexual problems. Ashwagandha brings the body back to equilibrium by relaxing it when stressed and energizing it when fatigued. It has the ability to restore sexual drive, increase endurance and improve overall vitality, while promoting a Zen state of mind. Ashwagandha also strengthens the reproductive and respiratory system, while serving as a powerful Medhya Rasayana, which means that it enhances all aspects of an individual's mental prowess. All the parts of this plant are useful, but its roots are especially beneficial in the treatment of disorders of reproductive systems of men and women alike.

Ashwagandha can also be translated as the sweat of a horse indicating that one who takes it would have the strength and sexual vitality of the animal. It is a well-known adaptogen and balances vata and kapha. It is bitter and increases (immunity). Ashwagandha is most easily digested when taken with ginger, warm milk, meals, honey or hot water.

Shatavari : Shatavari is known to be very effective in enhancing female fertility and is the best known female rejuvenative. It enhances fertility by nourishing the ovum as well as other female reproductive organs. Shatavari balances the female hormonal system, builds blood, prepares the womb for conception and prevents miscarriage. Shatavari is beneficial in improving male fertility as well and can be used in cases of sexual debility, impotence, spermatorrhea, and inflammation of the sexual organs. Shatavari helps to relieve PMS symptoms, such as pain and controls blood loss during menstruation, besides regulating ovulation.Shatavari is the best female reproductive system toner and is often used for infertility, threatened miscarriage, leukorrhoea and menopausal problems".

Shilajit: Shilajit is considered as the nectar or amrit of God given to mankind to live life youthfully and become immortal forever. Shilajit is widely used in the preparation of Ayurvedic medicines and is regarded as one of the most important ingredients in the Ayurvedic system of medicine. It works as an aphrodisiac, thereby helping the male sperm count and also helps in bettering the quality of sperms. It also helps in regulating sex hormones for proper functioning. It has been regarded as Indian Viagra as it is very helpful in enhancing an individual's sexual powers.

Shilajit means something which has won over rocks. It is hot, bitter and reduces kapha, mostly, but is beneficial for vata and pitta as well. But finding original Shilajit is very difficult task and is very expensive too.

Garlic : Garlic has been given special importance in Ayurveda due to its immense curative properties. It is used to enhance libido in men and women. Being a sex rejuvenator, it can improve sexual activities that have been damaged due to accident or disease. Garlic is important for people who overindulge in sex to protect them from nervous exhaustion. Garlic is considered to be the mother of all adaptogenic herbs as it can even boost sex drive for men experiencing impotence    

          

The importance of sex in our lives has remained quite unchanged. The crucial points to be kept in mind in relation to the same being.

*Sex is an integral part of our daily habits.

*Night and after two hours of dinner is the ideal time for intimacy, as it is kapha time.

*An absolutely satisfying sexual union, when developed over time, bestows you and your partner with health and vitality.

*For best results, each of the partners should be physically, emotionally and spiritually involved with the other.

*Touch, smell, food, music and ambience play a vital role in developing, increasing and prolonging intimacy.

*Perverted or unsatisfying sex has adverse effects on your mental and physical health, as it aggravates your vital energies (doshas) and reduces immunity. An aggravated vata will make you more emotionally vulnerable and fear-prone, increased pitta will move you to anger and even frustration and enhanced kapha will make you more possessive. 

*The frequency of sex depends on your constitution and seasons - kapha types indulge in sex more frequently than your vata & pitta types thanks to the extra stamina they possess.

*Vata types might find satisfaction in changing partners. While the difficult-to-quench-their-desires pitta types are usually in quest for more intensity.

         The following herbs have been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda to improve sexual function.                 
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) – Heightens sexual experience    
      
Shatavari (Asparagus Racemosus) – Nurtures the reproductive system

Tribulus (Tribulus Terrestris) – Supports LH production 

Indian Kudzu (Pueraria Tuberosa) – Boosts aphrodisiac activity

Nutmeg (Myristica Fragrans) – Promotes healthy nervous system function

Amla (Phyllanthus Emblica) – Supplies antioxidants to boost energy

Asparagus Adscendens (Asparagus Adscendens) – Supports healthy semen production

Ginger (Zingiber Officinale) – Supports thermogenic response in genitals

Long Pepper (Piper Longum) – Supports thermogenic response in genitals