An
aphrodisiac is a medicine that improves virility and sexual
performance, boosts libido, and treats disorders of the male
reproductive system.
- Aphrodisiac agents are helpful for treating erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, oligospermia and other health concerns of men’s health.
- Aphrodisiac induces spermatogenesis, which helps to increase sperm count.
- Aphrodisiacs are useful for improving semen quality and sperm morphology.
- These substances improve libido and increase sexual pleasure.
Types of Aphrodisiac
Generally, Aphrodisiac medicine can be categorized into five main types:
- Spermatogenic
- Erectogenic
- Performance Booster
- Libido booster
- Semen Detoxifier and Quality Enhancer
Spermatogenic
This
type of Aphrodisiac medicine increases sperm production by stimulating
spermatogenesis. Therefore, this type of aphrodisiac is used to increase
sperm count.
Indications
- Oligospermia - low number of sperm
- Impaired spermatogenesis
Examples
- Asparagus Racemosus
- Microstylis Wallichii
- Mucuna Pruriens
- Polygonatum Verticillatum
- Roscoea Procera
- Withania Somnifera
Erectogenic
This
type of Aphrodisiac induces firm erection of penile tissue. These drugs
have stimulant action. It increases blood circulation to the tissue and
helps to improve ejaculatory functions.
Indications
- Erectile Dysfunction or Impotence
- Reduced firmness of penile tissue
Examples
- Anacyclus Pyrethrum
- Cannabis Sativa
- Cassia Occidentalis
- Myristica Fragrans
- Strychnos Nux Vomica
Performance Booster
This
type of Aphrodisiac improves sexual performance, increases the time of
intercourse and sustains an erection for a longer period. However, these
are not an erectogenic stimulant, but assists erectogenic agents for
sustaining the erection by providing strength, increasing endurance, and
improving stamina.
Indications
- Early Discharge (Premature Ejaculation)
Examples
- Asparagus Racemosus
- Cannabis Sativum
- Cinnamomum Tamala
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra
- Mucuna Pruriens
- Sida Cordifolia
- Withania Somnifera
Libido booster
Such drugs improve the sexual desire.
Indications
- Loss of Libido
Examples
- Anacyclus Pyrethrum
- Asparagus Racemosus
- Datura Stramonium
- Hibiscus Abelmoschus
- Papaver Somniferum
- Withania Somnifera
Semen Detoxifier and Quality Enhancer
Drugs
that improve the quality of sperm and semen content are sperm quality
enhancers. These are used for detoxification of the semen content.
Indications
- Impaired spermatogenesis
- Teratospermia – defective or abnormal spermatic morphology
- Pyospermia (leukocytospermia)
Example
- Anthocephalus Cadamba
- Myrica Nagi
- Saussurea Lappa
- Sesamum Indicum
- Triphala
- Vetiveria Zizanioides
Note: A
specific herb or ayurvedic medicine can have several medicinal
properties, so it can also be an erectogenic as well as may acts as a
libido booster. For example, Anacyclus Pyrethrum is also erectogenic as well as libido booster.