Literally a former food for the “goats” since according to legend a farmer discovered its potency through his herd of goats that constantly feed on this herb. Horny Goat Weed, according to an Italian research, may in fact replace Viagra. It gets you horny like that of Viagra minus the side effects such as headaches and blindness because it’s natural. The key to the herb's effects is the compound icariin which targets impotence more effectively than Viagra.

Viagra prevents erectile dysfunction by stopping an enzyme known for restricting blood flow to the area. Scientists altered the compound icariin in the Chinese wonder herb and discovered that it stopped the enzyme in the same way that Viagra does. There are fewer or zero side effects because the compound targets the enzyme more precisely.

Lead researcher of the lab experiments at the University in Milan, Mario Dell'Agli, said: 'This could be the natural Viagra. We have synthesized a new molecule that one day may be able to replace Viagra.'

"The novelty of this work is the new molecule we have synthesized by icariin," Dell'Agli said. "It is derived by chemical modifications of the structure of icariin, which is the active ingredient purified from E. brevicornum (horny goat weed). The mechanism by which the molecule we have found might work in humans is the inhibition of phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE 5) in the corpus cavernosum [erectile tissue in the penis], which is the mechanism by which Viagra works. This is an in vitro study. It can be considered a pre-clinical study."

Horny goat weed, hailing primarily from southern China, has a long history as an aphrodisiac. It is known by the Chinese as Yin Yang Huo and was discovered sometime around 200 B.C. The Chinese consider it as the premier libido lifter for men and women, a super tonic to supercharge a dead sex drive. Besides sexual dysfunction, it is also widely used as a traditional botanical medicine in China and Japan for disorders of the kidney, joints, liver, back, and knees. In the west, it’s usually marketed as an aphrodisiac for women. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, it is also used for promoting heath and longevity.




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Nope it’s not one of those Chinese controversies where millions of investors lost big money to a company that had a plan to produce aphrodisiacs from ants. Actually, there is a tradition of using ants as aphrodisiacs, and some science that suggest how it might actually have a real effect.

Ants have been widely used and very highly regarded in China as a tonic for over 3000 years. Ant has been referred to in a number of famous Chinese medicinal classics, including Li Shi Chen’s Ben Cao Gang Mu, where the great master praised ants as a superior tonic with excellent curative powers. It has been universally touted as a superb Liver and Kidney tonic of the highest order. Its name, which it received in ancient times, means "black horse." Imperial records indicate that numerous emperors and other noblemen have consumed ant tonics to promote sexuality and to increase longevity.

In Amazon, a rare delicacy involves the world’s largest species of ant. Hormigas Culonas are harvested in the Colombian Amazon by the Guane Indians, during the short rainy season between March and June. They are then toasted in a mud pot over an open fire by the Indians. The Guane Indians believe that these Ants have youth giving and aphrodisiac properties and they are often served as fertility giving marriage food during nuptial ceremonies.

During the middle ages, an Arab doctor named Saduck wrote that ants can be used as an aphrodiac. He believed that if you take one hundred large, black ants and macerate them for three weeks in half an ounce of light oil you can then use the solution to anoint the urethra orifice to accelerate erections.

One ant species that has been marketed well as an aphrodisiac is Polyrhachis Vicina Roger, commonly known as "Black Ant". It’s from China and the Chinese believed it has such excellent curative powers that it's various beneficial effects include: increased strength, energy, stamina, strengthens the nervous system, digestive functions, detoxification functions and muscular system, boosts mental and physical energy (one of the probable reason why they were easily scammed with the “Ant Aphrodisiac” controversy).

Tonics made from these black ants were widely consumed to promote strength, sexual vigor and as a powerful antiaging agent. It is considered a premium adaptogenic substance in the same ranks as Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Rhodiola, Schizandra, Cordyceps and Gynostemma, the adaptogenic superstars of traditinal Chinese medicine.

In traditional Chinese medicine, black ant tonic is widely believed to prevent common symptoms associated with aging, such as lumbago, memory loss, joint problems, fatigue, climacteric symptoms, cardiovascular disease, etc. Ant strengthens the entire Kidney system, including the sexual functions, skeletal structures and renal system. It also strengthens the nervous system, digestive functions, detoxification functions and muscular system. Therefore ant products have become extremely popular with middle aged and elderly consumers in Asia. Ants are being called the "forever young" nutritional supplement.

Several varieties of ants are used in traditional Chinese medicine, all with virtually the same attributes. These different varieties come from different regions in China. Each region claims that its ants are superior. Both black ants (primarily from southern and central China) and red ants (primarily from northeastern China) are used. Ants from high, pristine mountain ranges such as the Himalayas in southern China and Tibet, or the Changbai Mountains in northeastern China are considered the finest and most potent. Most of the tonic ants are large ants.

Ants are extremely rich in nutrients, including significant amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B12, D and E. An ant contains more than 42% protein and provides 8 essential amino acids. It contains enzymes and other active substances. The ATP in ants can provide energy directly to the human body. Ants are rich in more than 20 trace elements such as magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, selenium, and especially zinc.

Polyrachis, or this black ant, is particularly rich in zinc. Its zinc content is the highest among all known living organisms. Every gram of dried ants contains 180 mg. of zinc. This undoubtedly explains part of ant’s strong beneficial influence on sexuality, as zinc is a critical element in the human sexual function. Studies have shown that regular use of ant tonics can prevent and treat disorders associated with zinc deficiency, including senile cataract, night blindness, incontinence, and sexual dysfunctions (i.e. impotence, spermatorrhea and premature ejaculation in men and menorrhagia, frigidity and climacteric symptoms in women).

A unique set of aldehyde compounds found in all edible species of Polyrachis has been demonstrated to have a stronger tonic action than ginseng, and it has thus far been impossible to synthesize this chemical. These aldehydes compounds include geranicaldehyde (C10H16O) and formalindehyde (HCHO, C10H14O). It is believed to be a result of these and several similar aldehydes, as well as some other chemicals in ant, that give ants their enormous physical strength---and ultimately give the consumers of ant the well-established increase in strength and vitality.



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Look no further than the produce section if lust is on the shopping list. New studies show that watermelon can have the same blood flow benefits as the wildly popular erectile dysfunction drug Viagra. According to scientists, watermelon has ingredients that deliver Viagra-like effects to the body’s blood vessels, and may even increase libido.

Watermelon contains an ingredient called citrulline. Citrulline reacts with enzymes to trigger the body's release of a chemical called arginine. The result of increased arginine levels is relaxed blood vessels, scientists at Texas A&M say the effect is similar Viagra. While citrulline is found in all parts of the watermelon, the rind is 60 percent richer in the ingredient. And even higher doses are found in yellow-fleshed watermelons.

Arginine is an amino acid that has beneficial effects on the heart and circulation system, and maintains a good immune system. Arginine also boosts nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels, the same basic effect that Viagra has.

A U.S. Department of Agriculture study corroborates the claims saying watermelon can also help with angina, high blood pressure and other cardiovascular problems. It's a fantastic homeopathic supplement to medical treatment. Additionally, watermelon is packed with key nutrients like lycopene, beta carotene, and other phytonutrients that help combat free radicals in the body which leads to cancer.

One known side effects of too much watermelon intakes is its diuretic effect, not to mention all that water that might have a person running to the loo more frequently. It would take a lot of watermelon to increase the body's level of arginine, about six cups worth. Watermelon is also high in sugar which could affect those with blood sugar issues.




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A good diet is important for a good health to keep all systems functioning well, including our sex drive. But most of the time the food we eat, may lack all the vital nutrients or may not be readily absorbed by the body. Taking dietary supplements gives an optimum intake of vitamins and minerals you may lack from your diet and some of these supplements provide an essential source for a healthy reproductive and active sex life. These micronutrients are crucial in maintaining a healthy reproduction and an active libido.

So what vitamins improve libido? Here we will look at them as well as some minerals you can take as supplements to increase your libido dramatically.

Zinc – This mineral is essential for healthy sexual function and the health of the sexual organs. In men, zinc is highly concentrated in the prostate gland and sperm. That’s because it is required for the production of testosterone as well as several hormones involved with genital function. It has been used to treat infertility. Low zinc levels have been correlated with delayed sexual maturation, lower testosterone levels and semen quality, prostatitis (infections of the prostate gland), infertility and sexual dysfunction.

Magnesium – Magnesium is a trace mineral that is important for the production of sex hormones such as androgen, estrogen and neurotransmitters that modulate the sex drive - such as dopamine and nor-epinephrine. It’s also involved in the transportation of oxygen in your muscle tissues which is important during erection. Magnesium promotes muscle strength and endurance. What is really great is that it also is proven to promote relaxation which is important for a more conducive atmosphere for one hot bout in bed.

Manganese – The metabolism of the female hormone oestrogen depends on manganese. It follows that a deficiency of manganese will significantly reduce fertility in women. It has a positive effect on the libido by increasing energy levels and the brain's ability to receive and send messages. It also helps the reproductive organs to work properly because of its effect on tissues and nerves.

Selenium – It is important for sperm production and motility. Around 50% of the selenium in a man is in the testes and seminal ducts and men lose selenium in their semen. Getting enough selenium is vital for peak sexual performance. For women, this mineral is vital to ensure the production of healthy egg cells.

L-arginine – Known as “natures Viagra”. It doesn’t only bolster the immune system and increases growth hormones; it also increases the amount of nitric oxide in the body which is very critical for an erection to take place. A study published in 1994 showed an 80% improvement in the erectile function of men given 2.8 grams of arginine a day for a period of two weeks.

L-tyrosine – Tyrosine supports and assists neurotransmitters in the brain. An amino acid or building block of protein, Tyrosine is frequently used to alleviate depression which can be a major block to normal sexual drive and enjoyment. Tyrosine is believed to decrease reactions to stress, stimulate the sex drive and have aphrodisiac properties.

Vitamin A – Retinol helps regulate the synthesis of the sex hormone progesterone. Furthermore, it is important for the production of oestrogen and testosterone. It regulates sexual growth, development, and reproduction by turning on genes in response to sex hormone triggers. Proper amounts of vitamin A can mean healthy sperm and virility. It also maintains the health of the epithelial tissues which line all the external and internal surfaces of the body, including the linings of the vagina and the uterus in women.

Vitamin B – All of the B vitamins are involved with production of energy, metabolism and synthesis of hormones. B vitamins may be the most important nutrient for healthy function of the nerves. Lack of sensory function can directly lead to lack of sexual fulfillment. Lower levels of B vitamins mean lower levels of sex hormones and lower libido.


Vitamin C – Ascorbate participates in the synthesis of the critical hormones that are involved in sex and fertility namely - androgen, estrogen and progesterone. Recent studies revealed that ascorbic vitamin C might improve production of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide is important in the erection for males and heightened sexual sensitivity in the genitals for women.

Vitamin E – Often referred to as the sex vitamin, vitamin E is a powerful anti-aging antioxidant that protects cell membranes from free-radical damage. It is required for the synthesis of hormones and hormone like substances known as prostaglandins. Vitamin E plays a key role in production of sex hormones and protects it from oxidation and degradation.

Taking these dietary supplements are especially important to improve and boost a flagging libido linked with stress, ill health, fatigue, mental exhaustion, smoking and even excessive alcohol intake. But we must stress finally that you need to live a healthy lifestyle that means no heavy drinking smoking or recreational drugs. These are all known sex drive killers. If you are in good health and take the above supplements you should see an increase in both sexual desire and performance.



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