Some men swear by ginseng, particularly Panax ginseng, which is the Asian variety of this gnarled root that has been a mainstay of traditional Asian medicine for centuries. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, human testing of ginseng's ability to improve erectile function and fertility has so far been too limited to produce definitive evidence one way or the other. read more
In its overview of ginseng’s medicinal properties, the medical center cites one small-scale study that produced positive evidence of ginseng’s effect on erectile function. In that study, which had a study group of only 45 men, those who took 900 milligrams of Korean ginseng three times a day had less trouble getting an erection than those who received placebo. read more
Also known as impotence, ED is an occasional (or prolonged) inability to get or maintain an erection. When ED occurs frequently, you might need treatment for an underlying health issue. In this way, ED is important to address. Lifestyle changes, medications, and natural or alternative treatments can all help restore normal sexual function. Treating ED. Erectile dysfunction can be caused by psychological problems. read more