Herbs with menthol relieve fatigue in men, refresh, help with colds and have many other beneficial properties. But many have heard about the plant's calming effect on the libido. Not knowing whether mint affects male potency, some refuse to drink medicine or tea based on it. Meanwhile, in folk medicine this plant is used in the treatment of sexual weakness. To help mint, you must follow some rules for its collection and use.
Peppermint helps treat erectile dysfunction
Mint and potency in men are not directly related. But plants, with their influence on the nervous system, create conditions to stabilize erections and increase libido. Drinks and preparations with these herbs restore strength in stressful situations and prevent the development of psychoneurological disorders. By improving the function of the central nervous system, the function of internal organs, glands, blood vessels and the brain become normal. The coordinated activity of the system automatically increases erection and sexual desire.
It is important to know!Doctors recommend taking peppermint for erectile dysfunction as an additional treatment method. Decoctions and infusions without the use of drugs are taken only for prevention. Herbal medicine alone is suitable only in cases of uncomplicated disorders and a slight decrease in potency due to stress.
The range of uses of plants and their properties
In folk medicine, peppermint is always used for insomnia, nausea, arrhythmia, as well as psycho-emotional fatigue and stress-related, such as impotence. This 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 therapeutic properties of mint have been confirmed by scientists and doctors.
The biochemical composition of peppermint has the following actions:
- sedatives;
- 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 disorders/diseases, emotional lability, mental/physical fatigue, stress, and depression. Herbs also help eliminate the consequences: arrhythmia, decreased potency, insomnia, and other disorders. This plant is also used in gastrology, cardiology, and dentistry. Mint is used in aromatherapy, cooking, and cosmetology to treat skin and hair.
The possibility of mint to strengthen male power
Doctors in most cases mention the effects of nervous stress as the cause of weak potential. These are psycho-emotional instability, insomnia, fear of failure, disorders of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Since mint has a sedative effect, it automatically eliminates factors that trigger a decrease in sexual potency and desire.
The tonic properties of mint eliminate another reason for the decline of erection and libido. Products based on it relieve physical fatigue, muscle tension and irritation caused by overwork.
Mint is useful for men who synthesize excessive testosterone. Its high level increases sexual pleasure and causes hypersexuality (satiriasis, eroticism). Excessive amounts of male hormones can affect the duration of intercourse and often worsen the mental balance. Peppermint slowly corrects testosterone synthesis, and therefore automatically normalizes potency.
Attention!An overdose should not be allowed when consumed by men, because mint in this case has a depressing effect on potency. Sexual weakness or unstable erection occurs due to a sudden drop in testosterone levels and inhibition of nervous system function.
Are there any side effects?
Mint is considered a feminine herb due to its high phytoestrogen content. In men, side effects appear only with prolonged uncontrolled use of drinks and drugs based on them. Tests have proven that the plant reduces testosterone levels if you drink mint preparations or teas, decoctions and other medicines for more than 1. 5 months. There are no negative effects on potency from consuming menthol chewing gum, culinary products with additives, or other food products.
Peppermint has a significant sedative effect. It greatly relaxes the nervous system and one's emotions and physical activity become dull. This will have a depressing effect on libido and reduce the intensity of sensations during sex. The plant also reduces blood pressure, so it causes loss of energy in people with low blood pressure.
In the case of an overdose of mint preparations, doctors note the following reactions in patients:
- sudden drop in blood pressure;
- drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- bronchospasm;
- sore throat;
- bradycardia;
- worsening sleep;
- decreased libido.
Peppermint has harmful effects on a man if he exceeds the dose or drinks pharmaceutical/folk remedies or concentrated tea for a long time. The only exception is an allergic reaction: it occurs immediately after taking the mint preparation.
When should you not take peppermint?
Mint and products based on it are prohibited to take if you are hypersensitive to its biochemical composition. Grass affects the mobility of male reproductive cells, which reduces the chance of conceiving a child. Therefore, it is not recommended to use mint and tea if sperm activity is weak.
The negative effect of mint on male potency is due to increased estrogen production. Erection worsens due to hormonal imbalance. This is why this plant should not be used if testosterone levels are low (before the onset of andropause or for men over 50).
Relative contraindications include hypotension and bradycardia. Men with this diagnosis can use mint after medical consultation. These drugs are prescribed in reduced doses or in a course of 3-7 days.
Various recipes for good potency in men
Traditional medicine is rich in recipes for medicines with mint for sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction. This herb will benefit men who are not allergic to its composition and have normal testosterone levels. Equally good reviews are left from the use of decoctions, alcohol and water tinctures. But for diseases, folk remedies are used in combination with drugs.
A short course of treatment is recommended for men. Products with mint are consumed orally for 2-3 weeks. Then they rest for 1-2 months. To avoid harm to the body, only a doctor can extend continuous use to 30-45 days.
Popular folk remedies with mint to increase potency:
| Meaningful | Components | Preparation | Administrative method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint infusion | Without a slide 1 dessert spoon of crushed raw materials, 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 colored drops of propolis are added. | The product is taken between meals 2-3 times a day. |
| Herbal infusion | 250 ml of boiling water, 1 tsp. with a pile of St. wort. John's wort, mint leaves, motherwort, thyme | The collection is steamed for a quarter of an hour, the liquid is filtered, sweetened with honey | Drink 200 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals |
| Herbal decoction | 200 ml of water and collect the plant: 2 tsp. motherwort, hops, oregano (meadow mint, motherwort), 1 tsp. Valerian | Place 1 tablespoon in water. l. raw materials, bring to a boil, leave for 20 minutes, strain | Drink 150-200 ml after lunch and at night |
| Tea with mint (to support potency, prevent stress) | 2-3 leaves of grass, ½ tsp. black or green tea, a glass of boiling water | Raw materials are brewed, filtered, sweetened with honey | Drink 1 cup every evening |
Many men speak positively about balneotherapy at home. To support potency, increase resistance to stress, and eliminate the effects of overwork or nervous tension, bathe with herbal decoction for a month. For the procedure, be sure to add 1 part of mint, chamomile and valerian to the herbal mixture. They can be combined with string, calendula, hops, nettle, and pine needle extract.
Advice!Before showering, shower first. The herbal mixture is added to water at a temperature of no more than 39 ºC. This procedure is done before going to bed for 15-20 minutes. Wipe the skin with a warm towel without rubbing!
Collection of raw materials and proper preparation at home
To clean the mint from dust before cutting it, the stems are watered with a watering can and allowed to dry completely. It is important to adhere to the collection deadline. You should not pick up plants near roads, landfills or cemeteries.
Proper mint preparation:
- collected in the first half of summer;
- choose grass in an environmentally friendly place;
- cut the stem with a sharp knife;
- collected in dry weather;
- cut after the dew dries;
- take mature stems without damage;
- cut off 1/3 of the top of the stem;
- active flowering mint is provided;
- cut stems provide protection from the sun.
After cutting, the tops of the mint are loosely tied into bunches. They are hung in a shady and well-ventilated place. It is also allowed to pick the inflorescences and leaves from the stems, spread them in a thin layer in a dryer or on a white cloth and throw them every day. It is not impossible for rain, sunlight and dew to fall on raw materials. The degree of drying is checked by rubbing. The crumpled leaves should be crisp and break between your fingers, not mushy.
After drying, the mint stems are cut into 1. 5-2 cm pieces, the leaves can be crushed with your hands. The finished raw material is stored in a tightly closed jar to prevent important ingredients from evaporating.
Plants that have the same effect
There is mint, lemon balm, spearmint, long leaf mint, wild mint and other types of plants. They are interchangeable. The product uses standard proportions: 1 tablespoon. l. raw materials per 250 ml of water. Any herb that contains significant amounts of menthol can replace mint. Motherwort (oregano), ivy budra, and lemon catnip can act similarly. But plectranthus (the inner variety of the plant) does not have medicinal properties, but is used as an aromatic additive to tea.
Conclusion
It is a myth that mint increases potency in all men. In fact, doctors prescribe it for certain diseases and conditions that lead to a decline in erection or libido. The appropriateness of using herbs is assessed after examination, but this rule only applies to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. In reviews, doctors say that weak mint tea can be drunk by men at night 2-3 times a week continuously. This concentration and rhythm of use does not affect testosterone levels, relieves fatigue, increases stress resistance, and this indirectly maintains potency at the desired level.