Herbs with menthol relieve fatigue in men, tone, help with colds and have many other useful properties. But many have heard of the effects of calming plants on libido. Not knowing whether mint affects male potency, some refuse to drink medicines or tea based on it. Meanwhile, in folk medicine, this plant is used to treat sexual weakness. To help mint, you need to follow several rules for its collection and consumption.
Peppermint helps in the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Mint and potency in men are not directly related. But the plant, through its effect on the nervous system, creates conditions for stabilizing the erection and increasing the libido. Drinks and preparations with this herb restore strength in stressful situations and prevent the development of psychoneurological disorders. By improving the functions of the central nervous system, the work of internal organs, glands, blood vessels and the brain is normalized. The coordinated activity of the systems automatically increases erection and sexual desire.
It is important to know!Doctors recommend taking peppermint for erectile dysfunction as an auxiliary method of treatment. Decoction and infusion without the use of drugs are drunk only for prevention. The herbal treatment itself is suitable only for uncomplicated diseases and a slight drop in potency due to stress.
Scope of use of the plant and its properties
In folk medicine, peppermint is always used for insomnia, nausea, arrhythmia, as well as psycho-emotional fatigue and consequences of stress, such as impotence. The plant is useful for pathologies of the nervous and cardiovascular system, asthma. It also helps with migraine, heartburn, toothache, sore throat, stomatitis, acne and inflammatory diseases. The therapeutic properties of peppermint 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 disorders/diseases, emotional lability, mental/physical fatigue, stress and depression. The herb also helps to eliminate their consequences: arrhythmia, reduced potency, insomnia and other disorders. The plant is also used in gastrology, cardiology and dentistry. Peppermint is used in aromatherapy, cooking and cosmetology to treat skin and hair.
The abilities of peppermint to strengthen male power
Doctors in most cases point to the consequences of neurological stress as the cause of low potency. 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 the factor that provokes a decrease in potency and sexual desire.
The tonic property of mint eliminates another cause of deterioration of erection and libido. Products based on it relieve physical fatigue, muscle tension and irritability caused by overwork.
Peppermint is useful for men who synthesize excess testosterone. Its high level increases sexual excitability and causes hypersexuality (satiriasis, erotica). An excessive amount of male hormone can adversely affect the duration of coitus and often worsen the mental balance. Mints gently correct testosterone synthesis and therefore automatically normalize potency.
attention!An overdose should not be allowed when consumed by men, since mint in this case has a depressing effect on potency. Sexual weakness or unstable erection occurs due to a sharp decrease in testosterone levels and inhibition of nervous system functions.
Are there any side effects?
Peppermint is considered a feminine herb due to its high phytoestrogen content. In men, side effects appear only with long-term uncontrolled use of drinks and drugs based on it. Tests have proven that the plant reduces testosterone levels if you drink mint preparations or tea, decoctions and other means for more than 1. 5 months. There are no negative effects on potency from the consumption of chewing gum with menthol, culinary products with its addition or other food products.
Peppermint has a pronounced sedative effect. It strongly relaxes the nervous system and the strong emotions and physical activity of the person are dulled. This will have a suppressing effect on the libido and reduce the severity of sensations 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 note the following reactions in patients:
- sharp drop in blood pressure;
- drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- bronchospasm;
- angina pain;
- bradycardia;
- deterioration of sleep;
- decreased libido.
Peppermint has a harmful effect on a man if he exceeds its dose or drinks pharmaceutical/folk remedies or strong tea for a long time. The only exception is an allergic reaction: it appears soon after consuming mint preparations.
When should you not take peppermint?
Mint and products based on it are prohibited for use in case of hypersensitivity to its biochemical composition. The grass disrupts the mobility of male reproductive cells, which reduces the chance of conceiving a child. Therefore, the use of mint and tea is not recommended if sperm activity is low.
The negative effect of mint on male potency is due to an increase in estrogen production. Erection worsens due to hormonal imbalance. Therefore, this plant should not be used with low testosterone levels (before the onset of andropause or in men over 50).
Relative contraindications include hypotension and bradycardia. Men with this diagnosis can use peppermint after consulting a doctor. Medicines are prescribed in a reduced dose or in a 3-7 day course.
A variety of recipes for good potency in men
Traditional medicine abounds in recipes for mint remedies for sexual impotence and erectile dysfunction. The 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 medicines.
For men, short courses of treatment are recommended. Mint products are consumed orally for 2-3 weeks. After that, a break is made for 1-2 months. To avoid damage to the body, only a doctor can extend continuous use to 30-45 days.
Popular folk remedies with mint to improve potency:
| Means | Components | Preparation | Application method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint infusion | Without a slide 1 dessert spoon of crushed raw materials, 150 ml of water | The leaves and inflorescences are steamed in boiling water under a lid for 15 minutes. The liquid is filtered, honey and 3 drops of propolis tincture are added. | The product is taken between meals 2-3 times a day. |
| Herbal infusion | 250 ml of boiling water, 1 tsp with a bunch of St. John's wort, mint leaves, lemon balm, thyme | The collection is brewed 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 water and plant collection: 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, filter | Drink 150-200 ml after lunch and in the evening |
| Mint tea (to maintain potency, prevent stress) | 2-3 leaves of grass, ½ teaspoon of black or green tea, a glass of boiling water | The raw materials are boiled, filtered, sweetened with honey | Drink 1 glass of the drink every afternoon |
Many men speak positively about balneotherapy at home. To maintain potency, increase resistance to stress and eliminate the effects of overwork or nervous tension, take baths with herbal decoctions for a month. For the procedure, add 1 part each of mint, chamomile and valerian to the herbal mixture. They can be combined with string extract, calendula, hops, nettles and pine tips.
advice!Before taking a bath, take a shower first. The herbal mixture is added to water with a temperature not higher than 39 ºC. The procedure is done before going to bed for 15-20 minutes. Blot the skin with a warm towel without rubbing!
Proper collection of raw materials and preparation at home
To clean the mint of dust before cutting it, the stems are watered with a watering can and allowed to dry completely. It is important to meet the collection deadlines. You cannot take plants near the road, landfills or cemeteries.
The correct preparation of mint:
- collected in the first half of summer;
- choose grass in an ecological place;
- cut the stems with a sharp knife;
- collected in dry weather;
- cut after the dew has dried;
- take mature stems without damage;
- cut off the upper 1/3 of the stem;
- actively blooming mint is prepared;
- cut stems provide shelter from the sun.
After cutting, the tips of the mint are tied loosely into wrists. They are hung in a shady, well-ventilated place. It is also allowed to tear inflorescences and leaves from the stems, spread them in a thin layer in a dryer or on a white cloth and throw them away daily. It is impossible for rain, sun rays 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, not be brittle.
After drying, the mint stems are 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 substances.
Plants with similar effects
There are spearmint, lemon mint (lemon mint), spearmint, spearmint, spearmint and other types of plants. They are interchangeable. The products are used in a standard proportion: 1 tablespoon of raw materials per 250 ml of water. Any herb high in menthol can replace mint. Motherwort (oregano), ivy and lemon catnip can work in a similar way. But plectranthus (an indoor variety of the plant) has no medicinal properties, but is used as an aromatic additive to tea.
Conclusion
It is a myth that peppermint improves potency in all men. In fact, doctors prescribe it for certain diseases and conditions that lead to deterioration of erection or libido. The expediency of using the herb is assessed after an examination, but this rule applies only 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 constantly. This concentration and rhythm of consumption does not affect testosterone levels, relieves fatigue, increases resistance to stress, and this indirectly maintains potency at the desired level.