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HERBAL TREATMENT

• Chinese (Korean) ginseng contains precursors the body can use in the production of sex hormones. Select a standardized extract containing 7 percent ginsenosides and begin by taking half the manufacturer’s recommended dose, then gradually increase the amount until you are taking it as directed on the product label.

• Damiana, a tonic herb that is helpful to the male hormonal system, is considered an aphrodisiac. Take 250 to 500 milligrams twice a day for up to one month.

• The Chinese herb fo-ti (also known as ho shou wu) is an effective blood tonic that can be helpful if impotence is accompanied by excessive fatigue. Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams once or twice daily.

• Ginkgo biloba has been shown to help restore blood flow to the genitals, even if it has been inhibited by medication such as antidepressants. Choose a product containing at least 24 percent ginkgo heterosides (sometimes called flavoglycosides) and take 40 milligrams three times daily. Be aware that to attain the desired result, you must use this herb for six to eight months.

• Oat straw has shown beneficial effects in sexual performance and desire for both men and women. Take 500 milligrams two or three times daily.

• Saw palmetto has been used for centuries as an aid to the prostate. If impotence originates with a swollen prostate (benign hyperprostatitis), choose a standardized extract containing 90 percent essential fatty acids and sterols, and take 200 to 400 milligrams two or three times daily.

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