Herbal Virility and Depression
Herbal Virility, Herbal Supplement for Depression
More than 20 million adults in America suffer from depression. While many sufferers choose to treat their disease with prescriptions and just live with the side effect, more and more are choosing herbal remedies for virility in men. With fewer side effects and the ability to treat problems beyond depression, it’s no wonder that in some markets the herbal supplements actually outsell traditional medicine.
Herbal Depression Treatments
St. John’s Wort is the leading herbal treatment of depression. St. John’s Wort works by boosting serotonin levels in the brain resulting in lifted spirits, fewer and less severe feelings of depression.
SAMe is a natural chemical found in cells of the human body and can be as effective as prescription antidepressant pills in proper doses. It works by increasing neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine.
Ginkgo biloba improves blood flow and has been shown to help people replace mental sharpness and improve general mood.
Kava has been known to create a feeling of relaxation and contentment. Muscle tenseness lessens without a numb feeling of being drugged or decreased mental alertness.
Treatments for Lack of Virility and other Side Effects
In addition to a general “blue” or “down” feeling, depression is known to cause many side effects. It’s often necessary to treat these side effect in addition to the underlying depression. One of the most detrimental side effects, especially for male sufferers, is lack of virility or impotency.
Damiana has long been used to treat the the nervous, hormonal, and reproductive systems. It is thought to be an aphrodisiac. Available in pill form or as tea, it often relaxes the consumer and helps increase stimulation to reproductive organs.
Tribulus terrestris is another herbal treatment for sexual dysfunction. It increases blood flowing to the groin area as well as, in clinical studies, prostate weight. It’s thought it also increases testosterone production.
Avena sativa has been rumored to be a sexual nerve tonic but studies and scientific reports have disputed this claim.
Valerian Root helps ease insomnia, often associated with depression.
Ginseng is often used to help the body resist stress, making it easier for the patient to manage daily activities that can trigger depression. In ancient times it was thought to be an aphrodisiac.
Ginkgo biloba, with it’s increased blood flow properties and general mood enhancement, is sometimes used to naturally treat impotency and lack of virility.
Side Effects of Herbal Remedies
St. John’s Wort has been known to cause an increased sunlight sensitivity. Dry mouth, dizziness, headache and sexual dysfunction are some of the reported side effects. St. John’s Wort can slow down or speed up how fast other drugs are broken down and absorbed into the patient. Specific drug interactions are known with prescription antidepressants, birth control pills, anticoagulants, cancer medications, HIV infection control pills and transplant rejection drugs.
SAMe, unless taken in very high doses, have no known side effects. Patients taking large doses report mild stomach upset for a short amount of time.
Ginkgo biloba can cause headaches, gastric discomfort, bleeding in those with clotting disorders, nausea and vomiting. Ginkgo biloba should not be taken by women who are pregnant.
Kava kava supplementation causes mild side effects including mild gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches and dizziness in patients that take small to medium doses. Those that take more than 2000 mg of kava kava per day, over long periods of time, may be susceptible to liver damage.
Damiana can affect blood sugar levels. For this reason, it is important that diabetics and hypoglycemics, or any patient taking a prescription blood sugar or insulin level altering medication keep close tabs on their levels.
Tribulus terrestris has no known side effects.
Avena sativa has no known side effects.
Valerian root has few side effects. These include a mild diuretic effect, causing a patient to possibly wake up during the night to urinate and those taking valerian root over a long period my experience headaches.
Ginseng is a mild stimulant and can cause nervousness, euphoria or restlessness. It can also cause diarrhea, vomiting and nosebleeds.
