Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate)

Are there any natural alternatives to Viagra?

Despite its high effectiveness and safety profile, Viagra may cause a wide variety of side effects including headache, hot flashes, diarrhea, vision problems, nasal congestion, diarrhea, dizziness and other. Viagra is also contraindicated for use in patients with cardiovascular diseases and especially in men taking nitrates. That's why a lot of men are looking for natural Viagra alternatives to avoid adverse reactions. Unfortunately, only a few herbals can improve sexual function and usually they help only in mild cases of erectile dysfunction. These natural Viagra alternatives include:

Yohimbine

Yohimbine is a biologically active compound - alkaloid obtained from Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe) and Rauwolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot). Yohimbine is a sexual stimulant and aphrodisiac approved by National institute of Health.

Horny Goat Weed

Horny Goat Weed or Epimedium contains the active ingredient icariin which works the same as Viagra. Icariin increases the level of cyclic GMP by inhibiting PDE-5. This finally leads to relaxation of smooth muscles and achievement of firm and lasting erection. Horny goat Weed is widely used in China as a "herbal" Viagra.

Garlic

it is believed that garlic improves sexual performance and increases blood flow to the penis. It can be used in combination with other natural sexual enhances to relieve erectile dysfunction.

Gingko Biloba

Gingko Biloba extracts contain a complex of biologically active substances that improves cerebral and peripheral blood circulation. Erectile dysfunction relief is achieved by enhancing blood flow to male genitals resulting in firmer and longer erections.

L-Arginine

L-arginine is a natural source of nitric oxide. L-arginine is an amino acid that works by increasing sperm production, stimulating peripheral blood circulation and naturally alleviating erectile dysfunction.

Ginger

Ginger is a tuber that is consumed whole as a delicacy, medicine or spice. It improves blood blood circulation, relieves erectile dysfunction symptoms. Being a potent aphrodisiac, the medication improves sexual performance.