Herbal Treatments - The Truth

In the past these herbal treatments were broadly developed by trial and error. A tribe would note that eating a certain plant relieved pain, and they would pass this knowledge onto their children. Without scientific controls, however, the efficacy of these remedies was broadly dismissed as nothing more than naïve folklore and old wives' tales.

In recent years, however, this has all changed. On the frontline of modern medicine are researchers scouring the globe for the next miracle drug – often in the depths of the Amazon or through the ancient folk remedies of isolated tribes. Pharmaceutical companies spend millions researching these herbal treatments.

Changing Views

So what caused this change in our attitude toward herbal remedies? Quite simply, it was the discovery that there was more to them than simple folklore. Plant extracts actually work, and there are billions to be made for the pharmaceutical company that finds a more effective painkiller or antibiotic hidden in the petals of a flower or the bark of a tree. Indeed, millions of lives are saved each year from an extract of the bark of the South American cinchona tree. The result? Quinine. The illness? Malaria.

Naturally, pharmaceutical companies will follow the money. Wherever there are customers willing to pay for a treatment there will be researchers and developers looking to provide it. This has led to an enormous boom in the penis enlargement industry in recent years as researchers race to find new and ever more effective methods to offer customers a larger penis.

Unfortunately there are many manufacturers (especially on the Internet) that are more interested in selling ineffective placebos than investing money in developing treatments that actually work. So, in an effort to help you avoid the scams and track down herbal treatments that have been proven to work we have compiled this brief guide to what you should look for.

Vaso-dilators

The cause of an erection is nothing more complicated than an increased flow of blood into the penis. In order for blood to be able to flow unobstructed, healthy and clear blood vessels are required.

Vaso-dilators simply cause the blood vessels of the penis to open, allowing more blood to flow into the penis. This results in a longer, thicker and firmer erection that lasts as long as you need it.

Taj and safflower are both potent, proven vaso-dilators, with the additional benefit that safflower contains omega 3 fatty acids (which can help reduce the risk of heart disease).

Testosterone Boosters

Testosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the testes, and is vital in maintaining bone density and muscle mass in adult males. It is also key to mental and physical energy, boosting the libido and increasing erection frequency.

Unfortunately, testosterone production decreases by 10% per decade in the average adult male after the age of around 30, causing erectile dysfunction and reduced libido in many older men. Herbal supplements such as momordica and cordyceps revive testosterone production, quickly restoring libido and full erectile function in most patients.

Natural Aphrodisiacs

Used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, musli has long been known for its aphrodisiac qualities. Stemming from its saponin content (17% of its dry weight), musli acts as a natural steroid in boosting the libido.

Bioflavinoids

Bioflavinoids are widely touted as anti-cancer agents that can help boost the immune system (they are the reason that drinking red wine is now recommended to maintain good health. In addition to the properties, bioflavinoids also maintain healthy blood vessels – vital for ensuring the free flow of blood to the penis.

Bioflavinoids can be found in grapes and several varieties of tea. However, they are found in their greatest concentration in citrus fruits such as apigenin and alma. Additionally, alma is also the world's richest source of vitamin C.

New Treatments

New treatments are being developed every day, but it is often difficult to identify the genuine treatments from the scams. Our guide can only provide you with a rule of thumb about penis enlargement products, but as long as you see at least some of these ingredients present in a treatment you can be confident that you are dealing with a genuine product.

At the end of the day you'll find that most genuine vendors will offer a money back guarantee with all of their products. If you can't spot any of the above ingredients listed on the product website – and the vendor doesn't offer a comprehensive guarantee – you can assume you're looking at a scammer. Keep your eyes open.