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For thousands of years Chinese herbs have been used to increase libido and improve overall health. Here are a few of the main herbs to enhance libido.

Cistanche Bark is a tonic herb which increases the blood circulation.   Cistanche is used for increasing energy and maintaining youthfulness.   It is used to reinforce the vital functions of the kidney .

Cnidium seeds contain compounds which are important for sexual health and wellness. Cnidium seeds are one of the most effective natural herbs used in Chinese medicine to increase libido.  Cnidium seeds also promote  blood circulation and poor circulation is one of the major causes of erectile dysfunction.

Epimedium Grandiflorum  aka - Horny Goat Weed acts as a rejuvenating tonic to relieve fatigue and reduce stress a major passion killer. Studies have shown this time-tested herb works in several ways to improve sexual wellness. Horny goat weed works as an adaptogen by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low and reducing cortisol levels when they are elevated. High stress and increased cortisol levels cause fatigue and this leads to a low sex drive. Secondly it acts to restore both low levels testosterone and the thyroid hormone to normal, improving sex drive.    Horny goat weed contains a variety of flavonoids. One prominent flavonoid is icariin, which is a cGMP-specific PDE5 inhibitor like the synthetic prescription drugs Viagra®, Cialis®, and Levitra®. Many men who think they need more testosterone don’t, they simply need to increase their nitric oxide production. It’s a fact if you don’t get enough nitric oxide, you won’t get an erection and Horny Goat Weed is a great source for replenishing nitric oxide levels which naturally decrease with age.

Ginkgo Biloba improves blood flow and oxygen throughout the body and promotes healthy circulation.   Ginkgo also has anti-oxidant properities which help to maintain healthy tissues as well as  protecting blood vessels, promoting healthy circulation and reduces arteriosclerotic lesion

Ginseng has been used in China as a sexual balancer and revitalizing tonic for over 7000 years. It is stimulating and restorative, improving physical and mental energy, stamina, strength, alertness and concentration.  As an adaptogen, it helps adapt to physical or emotional stress and combats fatigue.  It has a normalizing effect on hormone imbalances and boosts metabolic rate as well as improving blood flow to the genitals.

Schizandra berries are another powerful Chinese aphrodisiac which increases sexual stamina and strengthens the sex organs generally and they also help fight fatigue and stress.

The above are popular Chinese herbs to increase libido.  When taken as a tea they can not only increase sex drive but also overall wellness. In Chinese medicine, the aim is to treat all areas that contribute to low libido  including both  mental and physical issues.

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