Male Herbs

Pausinystalia yohimbe

common name Yohimbe,Johimbe

Family name Rubiaceae
Parts used Bark
Constituents Indole alkaloids:yohimbine;pigments;tannins
Main actions Aphrodidiac, Alpha-adrenergic blocker, Stimulant, serotonin
antagonist,mydriatic,stimulant,stimulates erection and salivation, prolongs
and strengthens erections without increasing excitemnet,cerebral
stimulant,Hallucinogen
Ectectics
Key notes Can be toxic many effects including heart failure also some interations. Use
only with skilled knowledge; legal restrictions
Indications Impotence, Lack of sexual desire, male erectile disorders, feebleness and
exhaustion, yaws and itching skin

Male Herbs
Pygeum africanum

common name Red stinkwood, African prune, Pygeum, Bitter almond

Family name Boraginaceae/Rosaceae
Parts used Trunk, Stem and Bark
Constituents Phytosterols,:beta-sitosterol; triterpines; ursolic acid; tannins;
Main actions Increases Prostatic and Bulbourethral secretions, Decreases
Cholesterol in Prostate, Inhibits 5alpha reductase conversion of T to
DHT. Decrease inflamations, Increases testosterone uptake in testes,
decreases serum prolactin, inhibits aromatase conversion of Testosterone to
17-B esttradiol.
Ectectics
Key notes Only use with skilled knowledge
Indications
Male Herbs
Serenoa Repens

common name Saw Palmetto, Sabal

Family name Aracaceae/Palmaceae
Parts used Fruit/Berry
Constituents Essential oil: fixed oil, steroidal saponins, poly sacharides, tannins.
Main actions Male Reproductive Tonic, Diuretic Urinary Antiseptic, Endocrine Agent
Anabolic.
Ectectics Relaxation of Parts, with copious catarrhal discharges, lack of development or
wasting away of testicles or any part of the reproductive system.
Key notes Contraindicated after surgery
Indications BPH, difficulties with urination, cystis, debility and failure to thrive, impotence
and decreased sex drive, testicular atrophy, androgens excess in women.

Male Herbs
Smilax officinalis

common name Sarsaparilla

Family name Liliaceae
Parts used Rhizome, roots
Constituents Steroidal saponins: sarsapogenin, sterols, stgmasterol, beta sitosterol, starch,
resin and volitile oils.
Main actions Alteritive Tonic
Ectectics General alterative
Key notes may increase absorbption of digitalis glycosides
Indications Gout, Arthritis, Fever, digestive disorders, eczema, psoriasis, cancer.
Endocrine Herbs
Arctium lappa

common name Burdock, Beggars Buttons

Family name Asteraceae
Parts used Rhoot Rhizome leaves(poultice)seeds TCM
Constituents
Roots: Lignins;arctilignin; inulin;polyacetylenes; volatile acids; polyphenolic acids;
aldehydes; bitters; tannins; mucilage; pectin
Main actions Alterative, mildly Estrogenic Hypoglycemic, ROOTS Digestive bitter, Cholagogue,
Diuretic; Diaphoretic, antipyretic, phytoestrogenic, antirhuematic, antimicrobial,
hypoglycemic, nutritive(fresh root), Demulcent, antitumour, antimutagenic, LEAVES
Akterative, diuretic, urinary tonic, vulnerary.
Ectectics Feeble cutaneous circulation, scaly, dry erruptions, impared nutrition of the skin,
urinary irritation, Psoriasis, apthous ulcers, reccurent boils and styes.
Key notes Insulin may need to be adjusted, reduced liver damage from acetominophen.
Indications
ROOTS dry and scaly skin conditions due to systemic imbalance, psoriasis, excema,
dandruff, rheumatic and arthritic conditionsanorexia nervosa. LEAVES: Wounds
inflamations including mastitis, joints, sprains, bacterial and fungal infections, SEEDS:
Cystitis, skin conditionsexanthems joint and problems woulds and ulcers.
energetics Helps us with our worries about the unknown, good for people who are hot and angry
cools them, makes timid hardy and the hardy come back to their path.

Endocrine Herbs
Fucus vesiculosis

common name Bladderwrack, Kelp, Seawrack, Kelpware, Cutweed

Family name Fucaceae
Parts used Whole plant
Constituents Phenolic compounds, phloroglucinol, mucopolysacharides, algin, mannitol,
diglycerides, polar lipids beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, traces minerals esp iodine.
Main actions Iodine Provider, Antirheumatic, nutritive and antiobesity(thyroid)
Ectectics Some powder of toning muscular fiber, suggested to prevent fatty degredation of the
heart; lessening renal congestion and resultant irritation and chronic inflamation of the
bladder, somewhat diuretic,
Key notes
Contraindicatons: may decrease iron uptake, partial thyroid removal. Hashimotos
thyroiditis, hypothyroid goiter, thyroid defficiency, pregancy, lactation, prolongued use
and GI bleeding. Cautions decrease uptake of iron and precipitation of alkaloids.
Indications Iodine defficiency hypothyroidism, goiter, obesity, hyperthyroidism or thyroid strom,
rheumatism.

Endocrine Herbs
Galega officinalis

common name Goat's rue French lilac.

Family name Fabaceae
Parts used Airiel
Constituents Alkaloids amines galegine; saponin; flavenoids
Main actions Hypoglycemic, Galactagogue, antidiabetic, increases anaerobic glycolysis while
decreaseing gluconeogenesis, enhances glucose uptake, stimulates mammary gland
development, diuretic, diaphoretic, vermifuge.
Ectectics bitter and vermifuge stimulant to the nervous system.
Key notes Hypoglycemic effects
Indications Elevated blood sugar levels, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus NIDDM,
insufficient lactation.
Endocrine Herbs
Momordica charantia

common name Bitter Melon, Balsam Pear, Bitter Gourd,

Family name Cucurbitaceae
Parts used Leaves, fruit, seeds, seed oil
Constituents Polypeptides: insulin like peptide, polypeptide P, Glycosides, charantin, mormordin,
fixed oil, alkaloids, lycopene
Main actions Hypoglycemic (Stimulate lipogenesis, inhibit corticotropin-induced,
nonpancreaticeffects, mimmics pancreatic islet cells, enhances glucose uptake into
liver, Digestive, stomach tonic, purgative, Emmenagogue
Ectectics Ayurvedic: Pacifies Pitta and Kapha
Key notes Contraindicated in brittle type one diabetes, conta pregnancy, insulin dosage may
need to be adjusted, additive effects with chlorpropamide, lowered fasting blood
sugar, increased hypoglycemic effects.
Indications late onset of diabetes, primarily noninsulin dependent,NIDDM, stomach ulcers,
worms, eruptive skin conditions, fever, urinary stones, colitis, liver tonic, wounds.

Endocrine Herbs
Syzygium cumini

common name Jambul, Java Plum, Indian Black berry, Jamun

Family name Myrtaceae
Parts used Seeds, fruits
Constituents Phenols: tannins, alkaloids, triterpenoids, volatile oils. BARK flavenoids, beta
sitosterol, garlic acid.
Main actions Antidiabetic, Carminative, Astringent, hypoglycemic
Ectectics Ayurveda long used to help Kapha and Pitta pacify.
Key notes
Indications Type one diabetes Mellitus, Early type 2 NIDDM esp with polyuria, diarrhea, dysentry,
stomache ache, cramps, flatulence