MEN’S HEALTH HERBSITP 1600 ~ HERBAL MEDICINE

DR. JESSICA ANDERSON

DR. STEVE RISSMAN’S TOP TEN HERBS FOR MENBetony Nervous debility with anxious tension; good for imbalance of mental vs. physical

energy; useful for sexual anxiety

Vervain For chronic anger states; helps to focus energy in order to manifest goals

Nettle root Helpful in the treatment of BPH

Ashwagandha Anti-inflammatory adaptogen; useful to conserve energy; helpful with impotence, debility

Damiana Nerve tonic known to raise levels of testosterone; helpful in the treatment of premature ejaculation and impotence

Rhodiola Increases capacity of mental work; useful in fatigue, poor attention & decreased memory; may increase sexual energy

Eleuthero May boost immune function (CD4+ cells) and may enhance athletic performance (strength & muscle mass)

Ginseng Improves abstract thinking, reaction times & social functioning; may improve ability to achieve/maintain erection

Pygeum Helpful in BPH and other urinary tract issues

Saw Palmetto Tonifying effects in the prostate;

NETTLE ROOTroot

astringent

decoction or tincture

astringent, diuretic

treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia by inhibiting enzyme aromatase

SAW PALMETTOfruit

sweet/soapy

decoction or tincture

diuretic, decongestant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, male reproductive tract tonic, alterative

treatment in BPH

PYGEUMbark

tincture or capsule

useful in BPH by preventing overgrowth of prostate cells and frequently used in urinary tract disorders

DAMIANAaerial 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 TIroot

warming

antioxidant, antibacterial, reduces cholesterol, minimizes atherosclerotic lesions, promotes intestinal peristalsis, promotes RBC growth

popular tonic herb in TCM (Ho-Shou-Wu)

GINSENGroot 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