One of the biggest concerns and a taboo subject of discussion among men with respect to their sexual health is erectile dysfunction (ED). Sometimes referred to as impotence ED, it is a condition in which a man is unable to maintain an erection during sexual intercourse. There may be several factors that cause ED such as smoking, substance abuse, alcohol, stress, or physiological conditions.

While in serious cases, treatments like prescription medications, vacuum pumps, implants, and surgery are used, men prefer to opt for natural ways of overcoming this condition.

Some natural herbs that help combat the effects of erectile dysfunction are as follows:

• Panax ginseng
  An ancient remedy with 2000-year-old history in Chinese and Korean medicine is an herb that goes by the common name Red ginseng. Its scientific name is Panax ginseng, and while it is known to cause observable side effects like insomnia, this herb is known to work better than any placebo taken by those with erectile dysfunction. It is believed that this herb works well because it promotes a healthy flow of blood and triggers the hormones associated with causing an erection in men.
• Maca
  Maca is a root vegetable found in Peru that is known to be rich in minerals like amino acids, iodine, and iron. Its scientific name is Lepidium meyenii and is particularly known to help gain mental clarity and also helps with symptoms of stress, which is known to be the primary cause of erectile dysfunction.
• Yohimbine
  This particular herb has been used for over decades as a remedy for erectile dysfunction. Found in the bark of a perennial tree found in West Africa, Yohimbine, when used with L-arginine is known to be specifically useful in combating erectile dysfunction. This remedy is known to cause some side effects like elevated heart rate and blood pressure as well as psychological effects like anxiety.
• White’s ginger
  Also known as Mondia whitei, White’s ginger is an herb found in places like Uganda and is extensively used by the locals to manage low sperm count or increase libido.
• Ginkgo biloba
  In cases where ED is induced as a result of antidepressant medications, ginkgo biloba is used as a remedy to combat the condition and is said to increase the blood flow to the penis.
• Horny goat weed (epimedium)
  Also known as epimedium, this is a Chinese herb that can be used by both men and women as it is known to elevate any problems associated with sexual experience by altering the hormones that are associated with sexual performance. However, there’s no evidence to back the effects. It is known to affect heart health, causing irregular heartbeat.

Apart from the above-mentioned remedies, other natural methods that help overcome ED are intake of arginine, DHEA, among others.