Female
Libido - How To Increase It Naturally.
By Sacha Tarkovsky
Some natural herbal aphrodisiacs can be potent in terms of increasing
female libido The natural herbs listed below can increase the pleasure
of sex naturally and work on the physiological state of the body
making it more active and energized making sex a more enjoyable
experience. The most popular natural herbs for increasing female
libido and desire are listed below:
Gingko
Gingko for sexual function was first investigated after an older
man who decided to take ginkgo to improve his memory. His sexual
function improved so dramatically that it caught the attention of
researchers. Subsequent investigation found that it also has a positive
effect on female libido.
A
test using Ginkgo biloba extract with 63 patients was found to be
effective in 84% of patients with antidepressant-related sexual
dysfunction. In the study all areas of sexual libido saw improvement,
including desire, excitement, and orgasm.
Arginine
Arginine is an amino acid, also referred to as L-arginine. It is
one of the more popular supplements for sexual dysfunction for both
men and women and is referred to us natures Viagra.
Arginine
is needed by the body to make nitric oxide, a compound that works
to relax blood vessels and allow more blood to flow through arteries
and this of course includes to the sexual organs.
In
a clinical study 77 women with decreased libido were given either
a combination product or placebo. Women taking arginine showed greater
improvement such as increased reported sexual desire in 71% compared
to 42%. They also reported other improvements such as they were
happier with their sex lives, improved the frequency of orgasms,
and experienced better clitoral sensation.
DHEA
DHEA is a hormone produced naturally by the adrenal glands. It is
converted in the body to both the female hormone estrogen and the
male hormone testosterone. Levels of DHEA decline naturally with
age and this can lead to decreased libido. Because
older people with a natural decline in sex drive, several studies
have examined whether supplemental DHEA can improve libido in these
groups.
Research
so far suggests that it can help improve sexual function in both
men and women. Physician supervision is strongly advised when using
DHEA. *You need to
consult an experienced health care professional before using it
and make sure you have the correct dosage and are in good health.
Ginseng
Ginseng may improve sexual dysfunction in both men and women and
has been used for thousands of years in China for this purpose.
The active ingredients, ginsenosides, are again believed to facilitate
the release of nitric oxide in blood vessels that increases blood
flow to the clitoris resulting better orgasms. Ginseng is known
to possess phytoestrogen activity and is believed to help the body
adapt to stress, which again helps female libido.
Dong
Quai
Dong quai is an aromatic herb that grows in China, Korea, and Japan
and is used by herbalists as a treatment for a variety of gynecological
complaints from regulating the menstrual cycle to treating menopausal
problems and is known as: The womens herb.
It
is used as a general blood tonic and contains vitamins E, A and
B12 and rich in tannins. Researchers have identified six coumarin
derivatives that exert antispasmodic and vasodilatory effects. The
essential oil in dong quai contains Ligustilide, butylphthalide,
Ferulic acid and various polysaccharides are also present.
These elements can help reduce blood clotting and relax peripheral
blood vessels. Although not used specifically to increase libido
its affect on the overall body can help women feel more virile as
again it has an effect on blood vessels, which carry blood to the
sexual organs.
Female
Libido is complex and may result from both medical and psychological
conditions.
For female libido women a combination of all the herbs above can
help women feel better and increase desire by improving mood, reducing
stress, increasing nitric acid and improving blood flow generally.
As
with any herbs only use under the supervision of an experienced
health care provider.
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