So what are the alternatives? What are the natural alternatives?
According to the legend, a goat herder noticed an increase in the sexual activity in his flock after they ate this abundantly growing weed. This weed is known by many names such as Barrenwort, Bishop’s Hat and Fairy Wings but the most common name is Horny Goat Weed.
This plant has testosterone like effects and has been proven to stimulate sexual desire and activity. It also contains an active ingredient called icariin which is thought to work by increasing levels of nitric oxide which relaxes smooth muscles and results in an increase in blood flow. Horney Goat Weed also appears to act by inhibiting the PDE-5 enzyme, which is the same way that the popular drug Viagra works.
This plant has for over 2000 years been helping both men and women increase their libido, sexual desire, energy levels, stamina and sensory stimulation. It is estimated that currently sales of this king of herbal sex enhancers are over 100 tons per year from China. In 2003 Horny Goat Weed china was ranked 18 in the top 25 supplements bought in the USA which equals $2.5 million in sale, up 13.9 percent from 2002 – proving that sex does sell!
Available in convenient capsule form, blended with complementary supplements to enhance the overall effect of the canadian Horny Goat Weed. Are there any side effects ?? High dosages of horny goat weed may cause side effects in some people, which would include rapid heart beat, restlessness, and insomnia – which are less severe than those of Viagra and could also be attributed to the desired effect of the weed.
But there is more to this amusingly named herb, as it has a few other health giving properties such as lowering blood sugar levels, lumbago, arthritis, numbness and weakness of the limbs, hypertension and chronic bronchitis. It doesn’t stop there, it also has adaptogenic properties much like Cordyceps, Rhodiola, and Ginseng etc. by increasing levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine when they are low which has an energy-promoting effect. As well as reducing cortisol levels when they are elevated which has an anti-stress effect.
Remember that herb Horny Goat Weed has been used safely for more than 2,000 years – by both men and women. The reason? It obvious, it’s because it works/