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Male Tincture Support

Description

A male tincture contains a proprietary herbal blend to support the male system. A male tincture focuses on one particular body system, but also contains synergistic herbs that are designed to integratively support the other organ systems as well.

Signs and Symptoms for Nutrient Applications

- BPH - Prostatitis - Sexual dysfunction

Clinical Applications/Research

Saw Palmetto

Saw palmetto is a small palm tree native to the West Indies and the North American Atlantic coast. The most common therapeutic use for saw palmetto is for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlargement of the prostate. Saw palmetto inhibits an enzyme which prevents testosterone from being converted to a more potent hormone, dihydrotestosterone, implicated in the cause of BPH.

Muira Puama

Muira Puama is a rainforest botanical. Muira Puama is known as “Potency Wood”, a plant known to activate sexual virility. Muira Puama is also known for its aphrodisiac properties and is used during times of genital weakness.

Siberian Ginseng

The Chinese believe that Siberian ginseng can increase longevity, improve general health, improve the appetite, and restore memory (Murray, M. The Healing Power of Herbs. 1995. Prima Publ. Rocklin, CA). Siberian ginseng has been traditionally used for centuries as an adaptogen (balancer), which is a substance that regulates the homeostasis of tissue organ systems. Siberian ginseng particularly stimulates and nourishes the adrenal glands, an important source of energy.

Turmeric

Turmeric is a root belonging to the ginger family, in which the rhizome part is used in many flavorings, but most noticeably in curry powder. Research has demonstrated excellent antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric, and especially of curcumin, which is the active component of turmeric that is responsible for the yellow pigment (Reddy AP & Lokesh, BR. Mol Cell Biochem. 1992;111-117). Curcumin has been shown to have numerous therapeutic effects including potent antioxidant properties, adrenal support and liver protectant. Turmeric is known for its cholagogue (stimulate gallbladder contraction) and choleretic (stimulate liver to secrete more bile) properties.

Parsley

Parsley is a diuretic and has been shown to have antibacterial and antifungal effects in vitro. Parsley has been used in a variety of abdominal complaints, including liver and spleen ailments. It has also been used as an emmenagogue stimulating menstrual flow and as a carminative, easing flatulence and colic pains. Parsley has been suggested to have aphrodisiac properties.

Fo-ti Root

For centuries, Fo-Ti has been used as a tonic herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Within that culture, it has been regarded as a stellar rejuvenating and restorative plant that retards aging and increases longevity. Fo-Ti is used today for this purpose by millions of Chinese. It is also used to enhance liver and kidney function, as well as cleanse the blood.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn has been used since ancient times as a heart remedy. It is widely used in Europe for the early stages of congestive heart failure. Hawthorn has had an extremely safe history for use as an herb. A phytopharmaceutical encyclopedia lists some of the areas in which hawthorn berries are utilized: cardiotonics, coronary remedies, antihypertonics, arteriosclerosis remedies, geriatric remedies, and general tonics (Grainger, NB ed., Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals. Medpharm Scientific Publishers. CRC Press. Boca Raton, Fla. 1994).

Damiana

Damiana has a well-known reputation as an aphrodisiac and is a popular herb among the native people of Mexico. Damiana is used to strengthen the male sexual system. Damiana acts as a tonic for the central nervous system and hormonal system.

Gum Guggul

The guggul plant is used widely throughout India. It is from the same genus as C. myrrha, the myrrh referenced in the Bible. Guggul has become popular in the United States for its cholesterol-lowering properties. The active constituent of guggul is guggulsterone. Guggulsterone has been shown to have lipid-lowering effects in repeated studies. Furthermore, guggulsterone has been shown to exhibit thyroid-stimulating activity (Tripathi YB, et all Thyroid stimulating actions of z-guggulsterone obtained from Commiphora mukul. Planta Med 1984;1:78).

Cayenne

Cayenne is considered a stimulant herb, which means it activates all parts or systems of the body, making it vital to the healing process. When all bodily systems, organs and glands are stimulated properly and efficiently, they will cleanse, heal and function as they were designed. Because cayenne acts as a catalyst, it combines well with a number of other herbs.

Juniper Berries

Juniper berries have been used as a gentle stimulant and diuretic with anti-microbial properties. The berries have beens used as carminatives (treats flatulence), stomachics, antiseptics and stimulants.

Licorice

In China, licorice is called, "the great detoxifier," and is thought to drive poisons from the body (Ody, P. The Complete Medicinal Herbal 1993. Dorling Kindersley Ltd, London). Licorice is valued as a base ingredient in herbal remedies, because of its ability to help focus the purpose and direction of other herbs, as well as attenuate the harsh properties of other herbs (Landis R. Herbal Defense. 1997. Warner Books. NY, NY). Adrenal insufficiency is treated well with licorice because of the constituents that resemble the adrenal corticoid hormones.

Elecampane

Elecampane has been used traditionally to treat coughs, especially those associated with asthma, bronchitis or whooping cough. The constituents of elecampane include inulin and mucilage, which may contribute to the cough prevention capabilities of elecampane. The mucilage content may account for elecampanes carminative effect (the ability to soothe the digestive tract). Elecampane also contains alantolactone, which has been sold in isolated form in Europe by prescription to treat parasites.

Sarsaparilla

Sarsaparilla is said to aid the proper functioning of the body as a whole. Sarsaparilla may contain chemicals that aid testosterone activity in the body. Sarsaparilla is known as an alterative, anti-rheumatic, diuretic and diaphoretic.

Suggested Dosage

5-20 drops in water three times per day or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Contraindications/Toxicology

Contraindicated in pregnancy. Excessively high doses of the ginsengs can cause side effects of hypertension and anxiousness (this synergistic formula utilizes smaller amounts for an optimal effect). Licorice root is not recommended in doses above 400 mg/day in hypertensive patients. The combination of herbs in this herbal tincture work together in creating synergistic effects, and smaller amounts of the herbs are utilized for optimal effects.

Disclaimer: The statements above have not been evaluated by the FDA. The nutritional suggestions and research provided are for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and should not be used as a substitute for sound medical advice. Please see your health care professional in all matters pertaining to your physical health.

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