This document discusses various herbal remedies for treating erectile dysfunction (ED), also known as impotence. It provides information on 12 different plants or herbs that have been studied or used traditionally to help with ED symptoms. For each one, it summarizes any existing research on its effects and whether it could help improve sexual function or has other health benefits. However, it also notes that more scientific research is still needed for many of these herbal remedies and their exact mechanisms of action are still unknown.

1. Impotence

2. Medicinal Plants for Diseases
“Impotence ”
A series of Lectures
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan
former DG Agriculture Extension KP Province
and Visiting Professor the University of
Agriculture Peshawar allahdad52@gmail.com

3. What is erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is commonly
called impotence. It’s a condition in which a
man can’t achieve or maintain an erection
during sexual performance. Symptoms may
also include reduced sexual desire or libido.
Your doctor is likely to diagnose you with ED
if the condition lasts for more than a few
weeks or months. ED affects as many as 30
million men in the United States.

5. 1.Rhodiola rosea
One small study indicated
that Rhodiola rosea may be
helpful. Twenty-six out of 35
men were given 150 to 200
mg a day for three months.
They experienced
substantially improved
sexual function. This herb
has been shown to improve
energy and reduce fatigue.
More studies are needed to
understand action and
ensure safety

6. 2.Caladium:
This remedy may offer
relief to a man who is
completely unable to
get an erection even
when he has strong
sexual libido. These
men may also
experience nocturnal
emissions even without
an erection

7. 3.Selenium metallicum
This remedy may be helpful
for men who have a wealth
of sexual fantasies but
experience diminished
ability, especially when
their impotence begins after
a fever or illness. They may
feel weak and exhausted,
but still possess a sexual
interest. The erection may
be insufficient, weak, slow
to occur with premature
ejaculation

8. 4.Staphysagria
This remedy is indicated
especially if there is a
history of abuse, which can
by physical or emotional,
where the individual is
subjected to a misuse of
power. Most likely he was
unable to defend himself for
whatever reason. Impotence
may occur due to shyness
or embarrassment. Men
needing this remedy are
often emotionally
suppressed and extremely
sensitive. :

9. 5.Lycopodium:
This remedy may provide
relief for older men and
those who are not able to
achieve an erection. They
may have an enlarged
prostate. The man
needing Lycopodium may
lack self-confidence and
also be domineering, in
an attempt to hide his
feelings of inferiority

10. 6.Baryta Carbonica:
This remedy is helpful for
treatment of premature
ejaculation as well as the
inability to get an erection.
It helps men who have no
sexual desire to build their
libido. Additionally, it
provides support for the
prostate and reduces the
need for frequent
urination

11. 7.Argentum nitricum:
This remedy is indicated
when a man is unable to
keep an erection when
coitus is initiated and
when thinking about the
problem makes it worse.
It is most effective in men
who are worried, anxious,
hurried and very warm-
blooded

12. 8.Ginkgo biloba
• Ginkgo Biloba: One of the best-
selling herbal remedies in the U.S.
and Europe, extracts from this
species of tree can boost blood
flow. It’s widely used to treat blood
disorders and memory issues, but
some people use it to treat ED.
• “The downside is: It just doesn’t
work,” Laborde says. Meanwhile
the possible side effects can
include increased bleeding,
convulsions, diarrhea, and upset
stomach.
• Espinosa says he recommends
ginkgo more for the brain than for
erectile dysfunction

13. 9.Ginseng:
• Korean red ginseng is a
widely used herbal ED
remedy. That’s partly
because it’s been shown
in studies to do some
good -- even though
researchers still can’t
quite explain how it
works.
• “If someone really wants
an herbal supplement, I’ll
recommend ginseng,”
Laborde says. “At least
it’s not going to hurt you.

14. 10.Horny Goat Weed:
• Extracts from the leaves of
this herb have long been
used as an ED remedy in
traditional Chinese
medicine. At least one study
on rats showed promise,
but it has yet to be tested
on people.
• Espinosa says the herb
generally boosts energy,
and he recommends it more
to balance out your whole
body as opposed to
targeting ED. It has been
linked to low blood pressure

15. 11.Pomegranate:
Juice and extract from
this fruit is known for
being packed
with nutrients. But
Espinosa says it can also
help arteries expand and
remain supple. While no
real proof ties it to erectile
dysfunction, he suggests
it to his patients for its
overall health benefits

16. 12.Rhodiola Rosea:
Also known as “golden
root,” this plant is a
relatively new herbal
remedy in the U.S. It’s
been used to boost
endurance and sexual
function in Russian folk
medicine for decades