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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

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Herbs that increase testosterone are used for erectile dysfunction.
Herbal treatment has stood the test of time and has proven its effectiveness.
With age, the production of testosterone in a man's body decreases, which leads to some health problems, in particular, bad mood, decreased sexual desire, activity, confidence, fatigue.
Nowadays, you can find many drugs to increase testosterone levels. However, in addition to traditional medicines, there are folk methods that can effectively cope with the problem.
One such herb used to increase testosterone is Tribulus terrestris, which contains a substance that synthesizes testosterone.
Indications for the use of herbs to increase testosterone
Herbs that increase testosterone are used in the following cases:
- decreased sexual desire;
- irritability, fatigue;
- depressive disorders;
- inability to concentrate, decreased mental activity, memory;
- metabolic disorder.
Release form
Herbs that increase testosterone are available in the form of dried leaves, fruits, roots, etc. of plants, which are used to prepare tinctures or decoctions.
There is also a ready-made form of release in the form of alcohol tinctures or tablets with herbal extract.
What herbs increase testosterone?
Testosterone is the main male hormone that is important for a man's sexual life. Low testosterone in the body leads to serious consequences: poor sexual and physical activity, inability to concentrate, poor memory, depressive disorders, sleep disorders.
There are different methods to increase the hormone level, but medicinal herbs that increase testosterone are considered the safest.
Tribulus terrestris (prickly rose) - this plant, due to its tonic properties, was used in Ancient Greece. Tribulus terrestris was also known to Chinese and Indian healers. The Olympians used this plant as a strong stimulant.
Tribulus Terrestris increases luteinizing hormones, which are necessary for increasing testosterone. Detailed laboratory studies have shown that Tribulus Terrestris increases testosterone levels in the body and also improves spermatogenesis.
Ginseng is the most famous medicinal plant that came to us from China. There are approximately 11 species of ginseng, growing in North America and Asia.
Chinese healers used the root of the plant as a powerful tonic that prolongs life and restores youth.
Most men who are into athletics take ginseng to increase their endurance.
Currently, the principle of the effect of ginseng root on potency has not been well studied, however, it is absolutely known that ginseng root helps with infertility, improves erection, and increases testosterone levels.
Eleutherococcus is a plant known for its powerful tonic and restorative properties. The plant increases physical activity and increases hemoglobin. This plant is used in folk medicine to increase the body's resistance.
However, eleutherococcus has contraindications. It should not be taken by people with excessive nervous excitability, hypertension, insomnia.
Previously, Eleutherococcus extract was added to the famous Soviet drink “Baikal”.
Herbs That Boost Testosterone in Men
Herbs that increase testosterone have been known for a long time. Herbal extracts are often used in well-known male supplements to increase potency. Herbs also effectively increase sexual desire.
Tribulus terrestris contains a substance that promotes testosterone synthesis and increases muscle mass. The benefits of this plant were discovered by the Indians. Numerous studies have shown that this plant actually has a positive effect on the male body. Experiments on monkeys have shown that the plant increases testosterone production after just a few days of use.
Smilax forget-me-not is a well-known remedy used in oriental medicine. Smilax is known for its stimulating effect on the body. Scientists, having studied the plant, determined that smilax stimulates the cells responsible for testosterone production. The plant also increases the quantity and quality of sperm.
Muira Puama is a tropical plant that was often used by South American shamans. This plant is considered one of the most powerful aphrodisiacs and has been used in folk medicine for several centuries as an effective remedy for treating impotence and toning the nervous system.
Muira Puama increases stress resistance, restores the nervous system, increases sexual desire. It has been scientifically proven that the plant increases testosterone production.
Polygonum multiflorum is widely used by Eastern healers as a stimulant and life-prolonging agent. This plant is considered a natural remedy for increasing testosterone production.
Pharmacodynamics
Herbs that increase testosterone contain various vitamins, flavonoids, essential oils, etc.
Herbs promote mental and physical activity, improve heart function, increase stress resistance, normalize sleep, and have a beneficial effect on hormonal levels.
Pharmacokinetics
Herbs that increase testosterone have a tonic effect. All the necessary substances are well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.
Interactions with other drugs
Herbs that increase testosterone are recommended to be used after consultation with a doctor. In some cases, the use of herbs with other drugs can lead to a decrease or increase in the therapeutic effect, allergies and other disorders, so when a doctor prescribes any drugs, it is necessary to warn that you are taking medicinal herbs.
Side effects
Herbs that increase testosterone can in some cases cause allergic reactions, skin rashes, insomnia, irritability, and increased blood pressure.
Method of administration and dosage
Herbs that increase testosterone are taken internally.
The main treatment used is a tincture of dry grass (1-2 teaspoons per 200 ml of hot water, leave for 15-20 minutes).
Treatment can also be carried out using ready-made syrups, herbal alcohol tinctures, tablets with medicinal plant extracts. All ready-made preparations are used according to the instructions or as prescribed by a doctor.
Use during pregnancy
Testosterone is a male hormone, but it is also present in a woman's body, only in smaller quantities. In a man's body, testosterone increases as he grows older, and gradually begins to decrease with age. In a woman's body, testosterone levels are low throughout life, with the exception of pregnancy (a slight increase in testosterone is also observed during ovulation). At other times, elevated testosterone in women may indicate various disorders.
Pregnancy is considered the only period when the level of testosterone in a woman's body is high. In the last three months of pregnancy, the level of the male hormone can exceed normal levels by two to three times. The increase in the hormone is due to the fact that the placenta joins the organs that produce testosterone. If a woman is pregnant with a boy, the level of testosterone in her body can increase even more.
But increased testosterone is safe only in the late stages of pregnancy, otherwise (at the planning stage or in the early stages) it can lead to the inability to conceive, miscarriage, or frozen pregnancy.
Medicinal herbs that increase testosterone should be used only after a doctor's prescription and preliminary examination for hormones. During pregnancy, licorice root, flax seed, and peony root are used to adjust testosterone levels.
Contraindications to the use of herbs to increase testosterone
Herbs that increase testosterone are contraindicated in case of individual intolerance. Some herbs are not recommended for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Also, acute infectious diseases and inflammatory processes may be contraindications to herbal medicine.
Overdose
Herbs that increase testosterone are generally safe when consumed in large quantities, however, in some cases allergic reactions, skin or mucous membrane rashes, headaches, indigestion, increased heart rate, and blood pressure surges may occur.
Storage conditions
Testosterone boosting herbs should be stored in a dry place, out of reach of children. The storage temperature should not exceed 25 o C.
Best before date
Testosterone boosting herbs can be stored for 2-3 years, provided storage conditions are met.
Herbs that increase testosterone are a natural and safe way to increase testosterone levels in the body. Testosterone plays a key role in the sexual life of every man, the strength of sexual desire and the production of seminal fluid depend on its amount. With a reduced amount of testosterone in a man's body, not only does sexual desire decrease, but also performance and memory deteriorate, depressive disorders and insomnia appear.
At the first stages of treatment, it is recommended to use herbs that are the safest, if herbal medicine does not bring the desired effect, you can add medications to the treatment. In addition to medicinal herbs and medications, you need to pay attention to your diet (eat more fish, vegetables, dairy products, meat, etc.), exclude alcohol, rest enough time, and also have sex regularly, since long-term abstinence leads to a decrease in testosterone in the body.
Attention!
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Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.