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)