Glossary of Ingredients

Over the last 20 years, scientists, herbalists and medical practitioners have performed numerous studies, trials and tests with all-natural herbal ingredients related to sexual function. Our glossary below lists and defines the most popular and effective of the 'sexual performance and enhancement' herbals.

The list below is broken down into 3 sections: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.

Primary - Herbs listed in this section have been found both, biologically and clinically, to be the most potent and most effective herbal ingredients available. We recommend that any natural formula you purchase has at least 4 of the 5 herbs listed in this category.

Yohimbe Extract
Catuaba Bark
L-Arginine
Tribulus Terrestris
Maca Root

Secondary - The herbals listed in this category are also effective sexual enhancers. We recommend that any formula you purchase has at least 50% of these herbs in its' make up. These generally help to stimulate certain nutrients in the circulatory system that help with effects such as increased blood flow and increased sexual desire.

Ginseng (Siberian and Korean)
Muira Pauma
Oyster Meat Extract
Ginko Biloba
Orchic
Sarsaparilla

Tertiary - Usually, these herbals are considered fillers. It is not necessary that these ingredients be in the formula you purchase if you are looking to physically enhance size or sexual function. However, the tertiary herbals do have benefits such as increased stamina. Some are also considered mild mood enhancers that can help ease stress or anxiety associated with sexual function.

Cayenne
Oatstraw
Valerian
Astragalus
Boron Citrate

Primary Ingredients

Yohimbe
An herb derived from the inner bark of the yohimbe tree which grows wild throughout Africa. Long considered an effective aphrodisiac, able to stimulate sexual desire & performance. Yohimbe is the only sexual function natural herbal ingredient listed with the Physician's Desk Reference. It has been reviewed and listed by the FDA as "the only plant derived treatment for impotence." Yohimbe's power comes from combination of alkaloid yohimbe blocks alpha-2 adrenergic nerve activity, which normally constricts the blood vessels are allowed to dilate. The result is that the yohimbe increases blood flow while reducing blood pressure. Increased blood flow enhances a man's ability to achieve and maintain a man's erection. Yohimbe's energizing effects stem from its ability to increase blood flow to the genitals, both male and female. It is thought to stimulate the pelvic nerve ganglia and thus is helpful for men with erection problems. Effects can include increased libido, increased sensation and increased stamina. Yohimbe bark stimulates chemical reactions in the body that may aid in psychogenic case of impotence; due to fatigue, tension and stress. Clinical studies have shown the herb to be effective in restoring potency in diabetic and heart patients who suffer from impotency

Catuaba Bark
Herbalists and health practitioners in the U.S. have long used Catuaba as a tonic for the genitals, for sexual impotence, to treat fatigue, and insomnia.  Catuaba is beneficial to men and women as an aphrodisiac, but it is in the area of male impotence that the most striking results have been reported and there is no evidence of side effects even after long term use. Catuaba is used much the same way in Europe and South America.

L-Arginine
An amino acid precursor that helps transport nitrogen through the body. L-Arginine supplementation has been successful in improving fertility in men by increasing low sperm count and motility. L-Arginine also produces a natural growth hormone, thus helping to increase the erect size of the erectile tissue in the penis. 

Tribulus Terrestris
This natural plant extract increases testosterone, improves sex drive, builds strength and stamina. Tribulus terrestris is a testosterone enhancer.  It leads to the production of the luteinizing hormone (LH). When LH levels in the body are increased, the natural production of testosterone also increases. LH is a hormone that also deals with sex drive. It is used to increase fertility and help with impotence. Laboratory animal studies have found that Tribulus terrestris increased sperm count as well as motility levels during a 30 day trial period.

Maca Root
Considered to be Peru's "Natural Viagra", maca root has been reputed to increase energy, stamina, strength, sexual function, and libido. Hundreds of thousands of Peruvian men & women use maca and swear by the plant's sexual-enhancing powers. Clinical trials of Maca have also yielded positive results in both, men and women.

 Secondary Ingredients

Ginseng (Siberian and Korean)
Ginseng is traditionally used to overcome general weakness and deliver extra energy. It also has aphrodisiacal potency. It is commonly used to combat non medically caused impotence, and premature ejaculation, Ginseng helps normalize blood pressure while rejuvenating and revitalizing the body. It also promotes the growth of nerve tissue. A key ingredient of Ginseng is ginsenoside, which alters blood flow to the brain and penis and can build blood and sperm. Russian scientists have reported and recorded that Ginseng stimulates both physical and mental activity, enhances athletic performance and has a positive effect on the sex glands.

Muira Pauma
Muria Puama is an herb from a shrub native to Brazil, otherwise known as "Potency Wood". 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 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.

Oyster Meat Extract
Oyster meat has been long regarded as a powerful herbal aphrodisiac. Roman emperors were known to have paid a pound of gold for a pound of oysters during the sexual height of the Roman Empire. The active ingredients, phosphorus, iodine and zinc, can do a lot of sexual good, especially zinc, which is increases both sperm and testosterone production.

Ginko Biloba
Ginkgo has been shown to be nutritional support for mental alertness, enhanced vitality level, circulatory health and blood vessel health. Note that its high antioxidant activity is valuable for fighting age-related conditions. Ginkgo may help to counteract the effects of aging, including mental fatigue and lack of energy.

Orchic
Used to naturally increase testosterone, sexual drive, stamina, and impotency.  This herb is used by modern herbalists helping help to increase natural testosterone levels without the side effects of steroids...directly increasing power, stamina, strength, endurance and energy levels.

Sarsaparilla
Used as a tonic for male sexual potency. Herbalists say its steroid-like compounds mimic testosterone.

Tertiary Ingredients

Cayenne
A stimulant for the body and blood. Helps move blood through the veins and arteries with more power and regulates circulation. Cayenne is a medicinal and nutritional herb. It is the purest and most certain stimulant... The herb is a great food for the circulatory system in that it feeds the necessary elements into the cell structure of the arteries, veins, and capillaries so that these regain the elasticity of youth again.

Oatstraw
A calming herb used to treat fear and anxiety. Many male formulas contain powerful stimulants like Yohimbe and Catuaba. Oatstraw slightly counters other herbs in the formula that may increases anxiety or restlessness. Although not required for sexual enhancement, oat straw is highly recommended for any sexual performance related formula.

Valerian
Valerian is an all natural anxiety relief solution. Many formulas have removed Valerian from their ingredients as it is considered a 'downer'. Studies have proven, however, this while relieving anxiety or stress that may cause sexual dysfunction, it will not negate the potency of other sexual herbs mixed with it.

Astragalus
A vasodilator, much like yohimbe, used to increase blood flow and increase energy.  Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus) has been used for thousands of years in the Orient to stimulate the immune system. Many Chinese practitioners and researchers use astragalus along with other herbs in chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens. It appears to help reduce the side effects and promote immune function.

Boron Citrate
Helps to prevent the loss of calcium, phosphorous and magnesium through the urine.

For a side by side comparison list of Sexual Enhancement Formulas for men and the ingredients they contain, please click here.