We have compiled a list of the most common ingredients found in the formulas of the natural male enhancement products.This is both valid to either pills or patches :
Epimedium extract (Horny goat weed)
Chinese Tonic For Sexual Vitality Herbal Supplement Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Horny Goat Weed combines epimedium extract standardized to 10% flavonoids as icariin) with whole leaf epimedium to insure a full spectrum of important constituents. Epimedium is one of the most valued tonics of Chinese herbalism. In China it is especially used for supporting healthy sexual activity - thus its name, Horny Goat
Maca Root
For as long as 2,000 years, maca has been cultivated in South America for its natural libido, energy, and stamina enhancing abilities. It causes no side effects, and can be used by both men and women as an aphrodisiac, libido enhancer, and energy and stamina booster. As with many herbs, maca builds in potency after a few weeks of use.
Siberian Ginseng
has been shown to enhance mental acuity and physical endurance without the let down that comes with caffeinated products. It increases energy, stamina, and vitality.
Muira Puama
Native tribes in the basins of Brazil's Amazon River and Venezuela's Orinoco River have used muira puama for various functions, including one that is much-sought-after and seldom found, and inspires widespread attention from around the world: aphrodisia. Also known as potency wood, muira puama is derived from two species of small, shrubby trees in the olive family. A paper presented at The First International Congress on Ethnopharmacology held in Strasbourg, France, in 1990, described a trial done at the Institute of Sexology in Paris on 262 men with erection problems and a lack of sexual desire. Researchers found that over half of the subjects given a daily dose of muira puama extract over two weeks experienced positive benefits to their sex lives.
Velvet Bean
Over a thousand years ago the Ayurvedic physician Sus hruta wrote that Mucuna is a powerful aphrodisiac and tonic. It has been shown to increase testosterone levels. The plant is indigenous to India. The extract is also known to enhance mental alertness and improve coordination. These properties combined with its reported aphrodisiac effects indicate potential use in energy formulations for sports nutrition. It has also been used to control depression and improve mental alertness.Also called dopa bean, contains naturally occurring L-dopa a known libido-booster.
Damiana Leaf
Damiana has been hailed as an aphrodisiac since ancient times, particularly by the native peoples of Mexico. Other folk uses have included asthma, bronchitis, neurosis, and various sexual disorders. The leaves of damiana were originally used as medicine by the indigenous cultures of Central America, particularly Mexico. It has been used as an aphrodisiac and to boost sexual potency in men by the native peoples of Mexico, including the Mayan Indians, for thousands of years. It is said to act as a sexual stimulant and produce a feeling of general well being. Damiana is sometimes used in men to treat spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation, sexual sluggishness, and prostate complaints. It is often used in combination with other herbs to treat impotence.
Avena sativa
Avena sativa is Latin for wild oat, Some believe the idiom "sowing your wild oats" is based on the observation that stallions given wild oat experienced greater sex drives. Historically, Avena sativa was prescribed as a traditional botanical medicine for the treatment of disorders of the liver, kidney and joints. The herb was also used as a tonic to help control the nerves, depression and as a natural aphrodisiac and strength enhancer for both and women. Clinical studies at the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality have shown that Avena sativa helps improve libido dramatically. They have shown that Avena sativa exerts its action by freeing up testosterone. Bound testosterone is not as effective as free testosterone in promoting sexual desire. Free testosterone also increases stamina and promotes muscle growth. The study also showed that both males and females have reported positive results including better stamina and an overall feeling of well being.
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a low-growing palm, native to the West Indies and the Atlantic coast from South Carolina to Florida, whose berries have been cherished by herbalists and natural medicine practitioners for years. Saw palmetto is now a popular and effective treatment for prostate enlargement in men. The benefits of Saw Palmetto can be traced back centuries where the natives of Florida depended upon the berries as a staple food item and was included in the Indian medicine mans array of healing herbs medicinal value of Saw Palmetto as tinctures of the fruits and crushed seeds being used for relief of prostate gland swelling various aphrodisiac qualities. Saw Palmetto is included to improve overall male sexual health, thus increasing the effectiveness of the other ingredients.
Cayenne
A stimulant for the body and blood. Helps move blood through the veins and arteries with more power and regulates circulation.
L-Arginine HCL
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.
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.
Zinc (gluconate):
Zinc aids in sperm motility and quality. It is also is very important in the metabolism of testosterone. Zinc, in the form of zinc gluconate, is more easily tolerated than other forms.
Solidilin:
One component in the Solidilin compound has shown in numerous animal studies to improve sexual quality and motivation. In one study by the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences (University of Science Malaysia) results showed a significant enhancement in the sexual qualities of middle-aged rats. The compound also contains L-Dopa, the precursor to dopamine, which is the pleasure-giving neurotransmitter in the brain.
Reishi Mushroom:
Increases stamina and energy. Also boasting anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and antioxidant properties, reishi is known to lift the mood and increase one's sense of spirit and vitality. The benefits of reishi tranlate perferctly to the bedroom.
Taj and Safflower:
Taj and Safflower are both vasodilators, meaning they open up the blood vessels to encourage more bloodflow. In other words, they can increase blood flow to the penis, causing an erection to occur. This expansion of the vascular spaces of the penis reduce blood outflow, thus sustaining the length of an erection.
In addition, safflower contains omega 3 fatty acids which have been shown to reduce the chances of heart disease.
Musli:
Found in the South-Eastern part of India, Musli is a safe and natural aphrodisiac used in Ayurvedic medicine and Chinese traditional medicine. It has been touted by some as a natural alternative to Viagra and is hailed for it's many beneficial qualities.
Momordica:
Along with existing as an incredible aid to those with diabetes and indigestion, Momordica has also been shown to reduce bodyfat thereby increasing body testosterone levels. It's a fantastic source of Vitamin C and in studies in rats, it has been shown to promote antispermatogenesis, acting as a natural contraceptive. Additionally, Chinese researchers have found that it contains proteins which show promise in promoting anti-HIV activity.
Shatavari:
Acting as a full system tonic, Shatarvi has also been shown to aid males suffering from sexual debility and impotence. Overall, it has a calming affect on the body, stabilizing body weight, decreasing nervousness and promoting healthy sleep.
Apigenin and Amla:
Apigenin is a citrus bioflavonoid used primarily in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Amla is the world's richest source of Vitamin C. Bioflavonoids, such as apigenin, are thought to work synergistically with Vitamin C in the maintenance of blood vessel health. This pairing works to keep your sexual organ healthy and functioning properly over the long term.
Drilizen:
Increases nitric oxide release, which prolongs erections through coronary vasodilation. Nitric oxide also relaxes vascular smooth muscle via parasympathetic stimulation, which allows blood to flow to the penis and reach erection rapidly.
Drilizen contains a protein amino acid, that is the precursor to nitric oxide in the body. Driizen increases testosterone production, in that it also contains an active ingredient known as protodioscin. Protodioscin increases the secretion of luteinizing hormone (also known as interstitial cell-stimulating hormone.) This hormone, in turn regulates the secretion of testosterone from the Leydig (interstitial) cells in the testes.
Arjuna:
Used mainly in cardiovascular health, Arjuna is an important component of a healthy sexual lifestyle. Regulating both blood pressure and heart rate, this herb works to pace the body, which has been seen to be an incredibly beneficial trait during sex.
Bladderwrack:
A type of seaweed found on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Bladderwrack promotes thyroid health and is also used in cases of high cholesterol, arteriosclerosis, overweight, and exhaustion. A healthy thyroid streamlines the metabolism making it more efficient and effective. Healthy metabolism is an integral part of both penis enlargement and sexual health.
Cordyceps:
This agent increases testosterone production, thus aiding tremendously in your enlargement efforts. In a study of mice given Cordyceps, plasma testosterone levels were significantly induces in both 3-day and 7-day trials. Testosterone is directly responsible for the development and maintenance of sex drive in males