Herbal treatment of sexual
apathy
Contents
1 sexual apathy
2 herbal treatment of sexual
apathy
3 Treating sexual apathy
with lifestyle changes
4 references
Ø
sexual apathy
The
World Health Organization defines sexual health as the integrity of the body,
emotion, mind, and emotional connection in relation to sexual life, and not
merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity, and sexual apathy is
defined as a lack of sexual desire for reasons different.
It should be noted that impotence is not
considered a problem unless it bothers the person, and if it does not bother
him, there is no need for treatment, in addition to the fact that there are
multiple options for treating sexual apathy and impotence, and the doctor must be
consulted to diagnose the condition and choose the appropriate treatment
methods.
Ø
Herbal treatment of
sexual apathy
It
should be noted that to some extent there is no scientific evidence for the
claim that herbal remedies treat sexual dysfunction, and it is worth noting
that supplements have not been tested for safety as the safety of supplements
has not generally been demonstrated in pregnant women, nursing mothers and
children with From medical diseases, or those who take medications, where a doctor
should be consulted if a supplement or any other form of alternative medicine
is used, to treat impotence, and the following is a statement of the herbs and
compounds that claim to treat sexual apathy in men and women:
1-Ginkgo biloba
a herb used for hundreds of years in
recipes folk medicine, in the treatment of respiratory disorders, and treatment
of cognitive impairment, disorders of the circulatory system, and in North
America are commonly used as a form of alternative medicine, jobs Cognitive and
memory, and it should be noted that studies have not yet confirmed the
effectiveness of ginkgo biloba in sexual dysfunction caused by taking
antidepressants
2-Damiana:
It is
a herb traditionally used by the Maya people in Central America, to enhance
sexual function in men and women, as it was noted that it increases sexual
arousal, as it is a mood enhancer, and tonic, and it should be noted that the
use of Damiana as a tonic It is somewhat controversial, as there is no
scientific evidence that it is effective, yet it has been widely promoted as a
sexual stimulant.
3-Yohimbine:
Historically, the bark of the herb
yohimbine was used as a folk remedy for erectile dysfunction , as yohimbine is
the active ingredient in the bark. Yohimbine due to the serious health risks it
causes.
4-Other herbs:
such as Tribulus and Maca, which are
claimed to treat sexual apathy, but more research is needed to prove their
effectiveness.
Ø Natural
food supplements: including;
1-Dehydroepiandrosterone:
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a
hormone that is naturally produced by the adrenal gland and is converted into
hormones such as estrogen and testosterone , where their levels drop
dramatically. Natural with age, and in the case of adrenal insufficiency.
Both
of which are associated with decreased sexual desire, which prompted researchers
to study the effect of dietary supplements from Dehydroepiandrosterone on
enhancing sexual desire, and studies showed that dietary supplements from
Dehydroepiandrosterone Androstenedione increased libido and sexual satisfaction
in women aged 70 and over, and more research is needed to study its effect in
younger women.
2-L-Arginine:
L-Arginine is an amino acid that has many
functions in the body, as the body needs it to form nitric oxide, a compound
that helps relax blood vessels and allow blood to flow through the arteries.
Ø Treating
sexual apathy with lifestyle changes
Here are a variety of things that can be
done in daily life, which can help boost sexual desire:
1-Diet:
A healthy diet rich in fruits such as:
figs, bananas, and avocados is claimed to increase sexual desire. These fruits
help increase sexual desire. They are also known as aphrodisiac fruits.
They may also provide important vitamins
and minerals, which can Increases blood flow to the genitals, and encourages a
healthy sex life, in addition to eating fruits.
It is
good to eat chocolate as chocolate promotes the release of phenylethylamine and
serotonin in the body, as they help It increases sexual arousal and raises
mood, but it is worth noting that there are other studies that attribute the
effect of chocolate on sexual activity to a psychological effect rather than a
biological one.
2-Stay away from
stress:
It should be noted that women are
particularly vulnerable to the effects that stress can have in their sexual
life, and on the other hand, men may resort to sexual intercourse sometimes to
relieve their tension, and therefore differences may arise in the sexual
relationship due to tension, so it must be eliminated From stress , get away
from it.
3-Sleep:
The sleep factor affects sexual desire, as
one of the reasons is that the internal clock of the body controlled by
secreting hormones may help sleep patterns also the body to determine the date
of release of hormones certain related sexual activity for both men and women,
addition, studies have shown, For men, getting enough sleep can boost
testosterone levels, as testosterone levels in the body are linked to sexual
activity.
4-Exercising:
Exercising helps increase blood flow to the
genitals, thus increasing sexual activity.
Ø Practicing mindful meditation and yoga:
People
may get distracted by random thoughts, in the time before orgasm, which leads
to an imbalance in the sexual process, and it should be noted that the practice
of mindful meditation helps people draw their attention to what they are doing
and feeling at the moment, thus enhancing the feeling In women with sexual
dysfunction linked to anxiety.
Research has proven that the practice of
mindful meditation enhances sexual response, and similarly, practicing yoga for
the mind and body can help increase sexual desire, as studies conducted on
women after their practice of yoga It increased their feelings of sexual
desire, general satisfaction, decreased pain, and others.