Herbs containing menthol relieve fatigue in men, tone, help with colds and have many other beneficial properties. However, many have heard about the effects of sedative herbs on libido. Not knowing whether mint affects male potency, some people refuse to drink medicine or tea based on it. Meanwhile, in folk medicine, this plant is used to treat sexual impotence. In order for mint to help, you need to follow a few rules for its collection and consumption.
Peppermint helps treat erectile dysfunction
In men, mint and potency are not directly related. However, with its effect on the nervous system, the plant creates conditions for stabilizing erection and increasing libido. Drinks and preparations with this plant restore strength in stressful situations and prevent the development of psychoneurological disorders. By improving the functions of the central nervous system, the activity of internal organs, glands, blood vessels and the brain is normalized. Coordinated activity of the systems automatically increases erection and sexual desire.
Important to know!Doctors recommend taking peppermint as an adjunctive treatment for erectile dysfunction. Decoctions and infusions without the use of drugs are drunk only for prevention. Only herbal remedies are suitable only in cases of uncomplicated disorders and a slight decrease in potency due to stress.
Scope of use of the plant and its properties
In folk medicine, peppermint is always used for the effects of stress, such as insomnia, nausea, arrhythmia, as well as psycho-emotional fatigue and impotence. The plant is useful for pathologies of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, asthma. It also helps with migraine, heartburn, toothache, sore throat, stomatitis, acne and inflammatory diseases. The healing properties of mint have been confirmed by scientists and clinicians.
The biochemical composition of mint has the following actions:
- sedative;
- anacid;
- antiemetic;
- analgesic and antispasmodic;
- antiseptic;
- antipruritic;
- astringent;
- anti-inflammatory;
- choleretic;
- expectorant;
- hypotonic;
- refreshing;
- tonic.
In official medicine, mint leaves or preparations based on them are prescribed to men and women for neurological diseases/diseases, emotional lability, mental/physical fatigue, stress and depression. The plant also helps to eliminate their consequences: arrhythmia, decreased potency, insomnia and other disorders. The plant is also used in gastrology, cardiology and dentistry. Mint is used in aromatherapy, cooking and cosmetology to treat skin and hair.
The possibilities of mint to strengthen male potency
Doctors often point to the consequences of neurological stress as the cause of poor potency. These are psycho-emotional instability, insomnia, fear of failure, disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Since mint has a calming effect, it automatically eliminates the factor that causes a decrease in potency and sexual desire.
The tonic property of mint eliminates another cause of erectile dysfunction and libido. Products based on it eliminate physical fatigue, muscle tension and nervousness caused by overwork.
Peppermint is useful for men who synthesize excess testosterone. Its high level increases sexual excitement and leads to hypersexuality (satiris, eroticism). Excessive amounts of male hormones can negatively affect the duration of coitus and often worsen the mental balance. Mints gently adjust testosterone synthesis and therefore automatically normalize potency.
Attention!When consumed by men, an overdose should not be allowed, because in this case mint has a depressing effect on potency. Sexual impotence or unstable erection occurs due to a sharp decrease in testosterone levels and inhibition of nervous system functions.
Are there any side effects?
Due to the high content of phytoestrogens, mint is considered a feminine plant. In men, side effects appear only with long-term uncontrolled consumption of drinks and drugs based on it. Tests have proven that if you drink mint preparations or tea, decoctions and other means for more than 1. 5 months, the plant reduces testosterone levels. Consuming menthol gum, culinary products containing it, or other food products does not have a negative effect on potency.
Mint has a clear sedative effect. It greatly relaxes the nervous system and the person's lively emotions and physical activity are dulled. It will have a depressing effect on libido and reduce the intensity of feelings during sex. The plant also lowers blood pressure, so it causes energy loss in people with low blood pressure.
In case of an overdose of mint preparations, clinicians have noted the following reactions in patients:
- sharp drop in blood pressure;
- drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- bronchospasm;
- angina pain;
- bradycardia;
- poor sleep;
- decreased libido.
Peppermint has harmful effects for men if they exceed its dosage or take pharmaceutical/folk remedies or drink strong tea for a long time. The only exception is an allergic reaction: it occurs immediately after consuming mint preparations.
When should you not take peppermint?
It is prohibited to take if you are sensitive to the biochemical composition of mint and products based on it. The herb disrupts the motility of male reproductive cells, which reduces the chance of having a child. Therefore, if sperm activity is weak, it is not recommended to use mint and tea.
The negative effect of mint on male potential is due to the increase in estrogen production. Erection worsens due to hormonal imbalance. Therefore, this herb should not be used when testosterone levels are low (before the onset of andropause or for men over 50 years of age).
Relative contraindications include hypotension and bradycardia. Men with this diagnosis can use mint after consulting a doctor. Medicines are prescribed in a reduced dose or a course of 3-7 days.
Various recipes for good potency in men
Traditional medicine is rich in recipes for remedies with mint for sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction. It will benefit men who are not allergic to plant ingredients and have normal testosterone levels. The use of decoction, alcohol and water tinctures remains equally good reviews. However, folk remedies for diseases are used together with medicines.
Short courses of treatment are recommended for men. Mint products are taken orally for 2-3 weeks. Then they take a break for 1-2 months. In order not to harm the body, only a doctor can extend continuous use to 30-45 days.
Popular folk remedies with mint to increase potency:
| means | Components | Preparation | Management method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint infusion | 1 dessert spoon of crushed raw materials without a slide, 150 ml of water | Leaves and inflorescences are steamed in boiling water under the lid for 15 minutes. The liquid is filtered, honey and 3 drops of propolis tincture are added. | The product is taken 2-3 times a day between meals. |
| Herbal infusion | 250 ml of boiling water, 1 tsp. with a pile of St. John's wort, mint leaves, motherwort, thyme | The collection is steamed for a quarter of an hour, the liquid is filtered and sweetened with honey. | Drink 200 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals |
| Herbal decoction | 200 ml of water and collect herbs: 2 tsp. motherwort, hops, oregano (grass mint, motherwort), 1 tsp. valerian | Put in 1 tablespoon of water. l. raw materials, boil, leave for 20 minutes, filter | Drink 150-200 ml after dinner and at night |
| Tea with mint (to support potency, prevent stress) | 2-3 herb leaves, ½ tsp. black or green tea, a glass of hot water | Raw materials are brewed, filtered, sweetened with honey | Drink 1 glass every afternoon |
Many men speak positively about balneotherapy at home. To support potency, increase resistance to stress and eliminate the effects of overwork or nervous tension, take a bath with herbal infusions for a month. Do not forget to add 1 part of mint, chamomile and valerian to the herbal mixture for the procedure. They can be combined with string, calendula, hops, nettle and pine needle extract.
Advice!Take a shower before taking a bath. The herbal mixture is added to water at a temperature not exceeding 39 ºC. The procedure is done 15-20 minutes before going to bed. Wipe the skin with a warm towel without rubbing!
Proper collection of raw materials and preparation at home
Before cutting the mint, the stems are watered with a watering can to remove dust and allowed to dry completely. It is important to observe the collection deadlines. You cannot take plants near the road, landfill or cemetery.
Proper preparation of mint:
- collected in the first half of summer;
- choose grass in an ecologically clean place;
- cut the stalks with a sharp knife;
- collected in dry air;
- cut after the dew dries;
- take mature stems without damage;
- cut off the upper 1/3 of the stem;
- actively blooming mint is made;
- pruned trunks provide shelter from the sun.
After cutting, the tops of the mint are loosely tied into bundles. They are hung in a shady, well-ventilated place. It is also allowed to take flowers and leaves from the stem and sprinkle them in a dryer or in a thin layer on a white cloth. It is impossible for rain, sunlight, and dew to fall on the raw materials. The degree of drying is checked by rubbing. The crushed leaf should crunch and break between your fingers and not limp.
After drying, the mint stem is cut into 1. 5-2 cm pieces. The leaves can be crushed by hand. Ready raw materials are stored in hermetically sealed jars to prevent evaporation of the main ingredients.
Plants with similar effects
There are spearmint, lemon balm (lemon balm), spearmint, spearmint, wild mint, and other herbs. They replace each other. Products are used in standard proportions: 1 tbsp. l. Raw materials for 250 ml of water. Any herb that contains a large amount of menthol can replace mint. Motherwort (oregano), ivy budra and lemon catnip can act in the same way. But plectranthus (indoor variety of the plant) does not have medicinal properties, but is used as an aromatic addition to tea.
The result
It is a myth that peppermint improves potency in all men. In fact, doctors prescribe it for certain diseases and conditions that cause the deterioration of erection or libido. The expediency of using the herb is evaluated after the examination, but this rule applies only to the treatment of sexual dysfunctions. In the reviews, doctors say that weak mint tea can be drunk continuously at night by men 2-3 times a week. This concentration and rhythm of consumption does not affect the level of testosterone, eliminates fatigue, increases stress resistance, and this indirectly maintains the potency at the desired level.