Effects Aphrodisiac Medical indications To promote sex drive or potency. Erectile dysfunction in men “Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder” (decreased sexual drive). Active ingredients Use v.a. in erectile dysfunction: phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors increase blood flow to the corpus cavernosum of the penis and act only during sexual stimulation: Sildenafil (Viagra) Tadalafil (Cialis) Vardenafil (Levitra) Prostaglandins must be … Aphrodisiacs
Stem plant Solanaceae, mandrake. Medicinal drug Mandragorae radix – mandrake root. Ingredients Tropane alkaloids: atropine, L-hyoscyamine, scopolamine. Effects Parasympatholytic: see under belladonna. Indications The drug is hardly used phytotherapeutically today because of its toxicity. Mandrake is used mainly in alternative medicine, for example, in homeopathy. In certain circles also as an intoxicant, hallucinogen, aphrodisiac and … Mandrake
Mandrakes are plants with a wide range of applications, for which there is an experience of many centuries. Since ancient times, the poisonous plant is considered a remedy and these days is experiencing its renaissance as such. Occurrence and cultivation of mandrake Mandrakes belong to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They are also called springroot, root … Mandrake: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits