Know What Herbs Are And What They Do
Herbs Which Start With The Letter
"M"
Maca
Root - Lepidium meyenii
Maca has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains for several
centuries. The plant grows at very high altitudes, between 11,000
and 14,000 feet, which scientists believe is critical to the plant’s
unique nutrient content. Traditionally, maca has been used to enhance
fertility in people and animals, for libido, energy and other medicinal
purposes.
Libido Support for Men and
Women - An April
2000 issue of Urology published a study showing maca’s ability
to enhance sexual performance was consistent with reports coming
from Peru for many years. Studies have shown that maca can have
a positive effect on the libido, which makes it a natural alternative
to popular drugs on the market.
Supports Balanced Hormones - Maca works to balance hormone levels
in the body by supporting the pituitary gland, which in turn, helps
the body produce more precursor hormones. As a result, estrogen,
progesterone and testosterone levels are raised. Premier Standardized
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Momordica Charantia
Bitter melon (Malon) Extract Chinese bitter melon
Has been reported to have blood-sugar lowering
actions of potential benefit in diabetes mellitus. Is thought to
stimulate digestive function and improve appetite. It is a proven
hypoglycemic agent.
Momordica charantia is a potential herbal
alternative for blood sugar management, particularly in non-insulin
dependent diabetes.
Some characteristics: Antibiotic,
Antitumor activity (constituents lutein and lycopene), Antiviral,
Aphrodisiac, Increases tissue uptake of glucose (due to charantin)
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Motherwort
- Herba Leonori
Motherwort
as it is affectionately know is a true woman's remedy. This wonderful
herb is a uterine tonic that contains alkaloids with the ability
to produce uterine contraction. Motherwort is a cardiotonic and
a broad neurocardiac relaxant. Motherwort is reputed to release
tension caused by emotional and mental stress.
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Mucuna
Pruriens
Mucuna Pruriens commonly known as velvet bean.
Over a thousand years ago the Ayurvedic physician Sus hruta wrote
that Mucuna is a powerful aphrodisiac and tonic. It has been shown
to increase testosterone levels. The plant is indigenous to India.
The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve
coordination. These properties combined with its reported aphrodisiac
effects indicate potential use in energy formulations for sports
nutrition. It has also been used to control depression and improve
mental alertness.Also called dopa bean, contains naturally occurring
L-dopa a known libido-booster.
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Muira
Puama Bark Extract - Liniosma ovata
Muria
Puama is an herb from a shrub native to Brazil, otherwise known
as "Potency Wood". Both verbal and written historical
records show that Muria Puama helps with lack of sexual desire and
the difficulty to maintain erection. Muria Puama is used to restore
sexual virility and to treat genital weakness "of intent",
meaning the strength associated with sexual desire and potency in
men.
The textbook Specific Indications for Herbs in General Use, published
by the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, lists benefits of
Muria Puama to these specific body systems:
Improvement
in reproductive system function, adrenal stress, cardiovascular
system function, central nervous system activity, renal activity,
and thyroid stress.
Recent clinical studies further validate the potency of Muria Puama.
Muira Pauma has a great reputation in its native South America,
but is actually a simple nettle root with remarkable sexual balancing
properties. It is a powerful anti-estrogen, typically dosed at about
1 to 2.5 grams per day. It likely also has some libido boosting
properties as it affects the nitrogen uptake process, but its primary
mode of action is still as an anti-estrogen.
Male Andropause
and hormonal prostatitis is often misinterpreted by surrounding
people as a case of mid-life crises. Men in their mid 40's often
undergo a hormone related change in their personality. It is believed
the hormone substance called prolactin is key in setting off a process
that causes the prostate to start swelling later in life and causing
other painful side effects.A study conducted in France concluded
that, out of 262 male patients experiencing low libido and erection
problems, more than half of the men reported that the of Muira Puama
extract "had a dynamic effect" and was beneficial to their
condition.
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