How do Viagra™ Alternatives Work?

Natural alternatives to Viagra™ consists of herbs, nutritional supplements, amino acids, hormones and vitamins that are known to facilitate sexual functioning. Here are some of the most effective nutritional supplements used in many of these products:

Yohimbe
Yohimbe is one of the best performing herbal aphrodisiacs, and before the introduction of Viagra™ it was the only substance approved by the FDA to treat erectile dysfunction. Yohimbe comes originally from South Africa and it is an extract from Yohimbe bark. Yohimbe became very popular due to its ability to increase libido, enhance erections in men and improve sexual performance.

Cordyceps
Cordyceps has been an important ingredient in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It became famous because of its powerful aphrodisiac properties. Recent studies performed at Beijing Medical University of China and in Japan have shown a 64% success rate among men suffering from impotence, vs. 24% in the placebo group.

Deer Velvet
Deer Velvet is the 3000-year-old medicine. Men take it for erectile dysfunction, and to increase desire and endurance. Women take deer velvet for menstrual and menopausal problems or infertility. It has been used by asian men for centuries as a sexual tonic, mostly along with ginseng, yohimbe and other herbs.

Angelica Sinensis
Angelica is an aromatic chinese herbal remedy growing at high altitudes in China, Korea and Japan. It is known as a tonic herb for women and is used by women in the treatment of female disorders such as premenstrual syndrome, menstrual cramps and to help them with menopause.

L-Arginine
L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid. It improves blood flow to the genital area and gives erections that are harder, bigger, last longer and can be more frequent. L-Arginine has a similar effect on women - higher blood flow makes their clitoral and vaginal tissues more sensitive and responsive to sexual stimulation.

Ginseng
Ginseng is believed to be an adaptogen that builds up general vitality, helps overcome diseases and strengthens all body functions depending on the individual's needs.

Damiana
Damiana can be found throughout Mexico and Central America. Since ancient times, the indigenous peoples of this region have used the bittersweet leaves of Damiana as an aphrodisiac. Mexican women found that a cup of Damiana tea taken one or two hours before intercourse helped to immerse them in the sex act. It is also used to relieve women's headaches and problems relating to menstruation.

Dhea
Dhea is produced by the adrenal glands and is the most abundant hormone found in the bloodstream. The body uses DHEA as the starting material for making the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen.

Tribulus Terrestris
Many different cultures have used Tribulus terrestris for a number of conditions. The people of Bulgaria used it as a sex enhancer and to treat infertility. Tribulus terrestris has been shown to exhibit sexual enhancement properties similar to Dhea.

Zinc
Studies performed with zinc have shown that deficiencies have been linked to decreased testosterone levels. Increased zinc levels have also been shown to increase fertility and sperm counts.

Gingko Biloba
Gingko biloba's beneficial affect on the circulatory system has positive implications for sexual dysfunction. In one open clinical trial involving 60 patients having erectile dysfunction, 50% of the patients regained potency after six months of treatment with Ginkgo Biloba.