Natural Help for a Low Sex Drive

Herbal remedies are often better than over the counter medications because they are natural and don't carry with them the adverse side effects that many over the counter medications tend to have.

Herbal alternatives for low sexual drive or desire range from general aphrodisiacs to herbs containing nutrients that will help to improve your general health over time. In addition, it is important to note that anything that is good for your health is also good for your sex drive. As with all things, your body's overall condition will affect not only your sex drive, but also your ability to participate in sex, and enjoy that participation.

 

Therefore, when trying to resolve issues of low sex drive, in addition to exercising frequently, it is important to consider such issues as making sure that your diet is properly balanced. A low-fat, well-balanced diet that includes cold water fish such as Salmon, lots of vegetables, and the avoidance of high-sugar, starchy foods is essential to solving the problem of low sex drive.

Besides basic dietary changes that you can make to improve your sex drive, there are a number of herbs which can also be quite helpful.

Ginkgo - Increases energy and is said to increase the blood circulation to the genital area, which will make arousal easier and improve the sensation during sexual activity.

Sarsaparilla - Important for glandular balance and contains the hormones testosterone and progesterone. It is an excellent blood purifier and is often used for the treatment of liver disorders. Proper liver function is important to sex drive.

Passion flower - Helps the mind and body to relax and helps the body to cope with stress - one of the biggest factors in low sex drive, particularly in women. Many reports show that women who engage in sex are much less likely to suffer the adverse effects associated with stress.

 

St. Johns Wort - Effective in improving the overall well-being and treating depression. St. Johns Wort is also effective in treating insomnia, which can be a cause of low sex drive in some cases.

Horny Goat Weed - Believed to affect cortisol levels (the main stress hormones in the body) and increases sexual desire and performance in both men and women.

In addition to the herbs mentioned above, there are also several vitamins and other nutrients that are important to a healthy sex drive including Zinc, B Complex, vitamin C, vitamin E, and fish oils.

Lastly, scents such as ylang ylang, sandalwood, lavender and jasmine can also help you relax, lift your mood, and gently aid in improving feelings of sexual desire as well.