Category Archives: Reproduction

Aphrodisiac Properties of Eurycoma longifolia

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (E. longifolia) is a traditional herb that is considered to possess aphrodisiac properties. For this action to occur the herb must be consumed, although bioavailability of some of the phytochemicals within the herb may be poor. Many studies … Continue reading →

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Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia): Reproductive Function

Posted on September 25, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a herb that is sometimes called Malaysian ginseng on account of its similar properties to Panax ginseng. Evidence suggests that Tongkat Ali has a number of biochemical effects in humans that include a significant ability … Continue reading →

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L-Carnitine and N-acetyl-cysteine for Reproductive Health

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Robert Barrington

L-carnitine and the closely related acetyl-L-carnitine are both important components of cellular respiration. In these roles they are required for the transport of fatty acids (actually acyl CoA) into the mitochondria in order to allow beta oxidation and energy release … Continue reading →

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Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) as an Aphrodisiac

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Robert Barrington

The Unani system of medicine is that which originates from the Persio-Arabic region. In this form of medicine, many herbs and spices are considered aphrodisiacs. Nutmeg is one spice that is considered in Unani medicine to possess some aphrodisiac effects … Continue reading →

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Centella Asiatica, Piper retrofractum and Curcuma longa for Fertility

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Centella Asiatica (gotu kola), Piper retrofractum (Javanese long pepper) and Curcuma domestica (turmeric) may possess aphrodisiac effects in males. This may relate to the way that the compounds interact with the physiological system of men. In one study a combination … Continue reading →

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Coenzyme Q10 and Fertility in Men

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Robert Barrington

Coenzyme Q10 is a naturally occurring compound used in the respiratory chain by cells. In this role it generates energy for the cell. Cells that require high amounts of energy, such as reproductive cells, have a high requirement for coenzyme … Continue reading →

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Vitex: A Monk’s Brew

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus) is an Asian and Mediterranean deciduous shrub also known as the chaste tree, chasteberry, monk’s pepper tree, Abraham’s balm and wild pepper. Vitex grows to between six and seven meter tall and medicinally the peppercorn-like berries of … Continue reading →

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