Libido: How Women Can Boost Their Libido With Clavo Huasca And Other Herbal Aphrodisiacs

Why do men get all the help and have all the fun?

Sometimes that question is put delicately, and sometimes not so delicately. But hardly a week goes by that I don’t receive an e-mail like this one from an HSI member named…we’ll call her Mary:

‘I am a female 56 years old and going through the menopause. My sex drive does not exist, I used to be well you know, feeling it. I hardly ever feel it anymore. Why is there always focus on men and their erections, and never on a woman’s libido? I would love to enjoy sex again. Isn’t there any natural remedies for a woman’s sex drive? If so please reveal the secret to me, it seems that it’s such a secret that a woman would want that feeling, as much as men.’

The secret to stimulating the female libido is not really a secret, it just doesn’t get the same attention as those products designed for men. But not today. Today it’s your turn.

HRT increases risk of serious diseases

When women reach the menopause, their testosterone levels may drop by as much as 50 percent. And anyone who’s surprised that testosterone plays a role in female sexuality may be doubly surprised to find that testosterone is the hormone primarily responsible for prompting an active libido in women.

Testosterone therapy has become a fairly common treatment for men who have lost some of their youthful drive. But testosterone prescriptions are also written for women who want to boost their libido.

The downside: Testosterone is a hormone. So what we’re talking about is a form of – all together now – hormone replacement therapy (HRT). And what happened when millions of women took that other HRT for years and years? They increased their risk of breast cancer, heart disease and stroke.

Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declined approval of a testosterone patch designed for women. The product was found to be only slightly more effective than a placebo patch, while the side effects included liver dysfunction, acne and unwanted hair growth. So whether they’re aware if it or not, all of those women who are trying out other testosterone products are participating in a risky experiment.

Herbs that help balance hormone levels

By now Mary may be wondering: If low testosterone is the problem and testosterone therapy presents potential dangers, what’s a girl to do?

Fortunately, there are a number of botanicals that have been shown to enhance sexual drive and enjoyment by helping to maintain balanced hormone levels, including testosterone. For instance, saw palmetto (commonly used to promote prostate health) has been prescribed for centuries as a sexual stimulant for both women and men. The ancient Mayans used an herb called damiana to energise sexual vitality. Siberian ginseng has long had a reputation for arousing sexuality and enhancing stamina in women. And the herb nettle has been used as an aphrodisiac for centuries.

All of these botanicals are available through Internet sources or at most health food stores.

Amazonian vine can boost libido

For those who aren’t experiencing the hormonal imbalance of the menopause, but still need some oomph in their sex drive, a botanical from the Amazon might provide a jumpstart.

Clavo huasca is a vine that grows wild in the Amazon rainforest and is traditionally used as a treatment for frigidity. Leslie Taylor, a US HSI Panellist and board-certified naturopath who has spent years investigating herbal medications with shamans throughout Peru, used the vine bark to formulate a highly concentrated extract, which she named, naturally enough, Clavo Huasca.

When Ms. Taylor provided the US HSI headquarters with a supply of Clavo Huasca, they conducted an informal trial with 38 volunteers, all over 50 years of age, who had no known hormonal imbalance. Clavo has been shown to have little effect on women with low libido due to hormonal imbalance.

Each of the subjects used Clavo Huasca for one month, while keeping a journal and submitting weekly reports. The final responses were split right down the middle: 19 women experienced no changes, while 19 reported benefits. In the latter group, six said the benefits were slight, while 13 felt the formula significantly improved their sexual relations.

Aside from the sexual benefits, a number of women reported that even when they didn’t experience a change in libido, they slept better, had a better attitude, and felt more energetic. And among all 38 women, none reported any adverse side effects.

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Disclaimer: Bear in mind the material contained in this article is provided for information purposes only. We are not addressing anyone’s personal situation. Please consult with your own physician before acting on any recommendations contained herein.

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