Emerging Pharmacological Therapies for Erectile Dysfunction

In addition to Sheng Jing and acupuncture, which are old (Crimmel et al., 2001), and gene therapy, which is novel and new (Bivalacqua and Hellstrom, 2001), other emerging therapeutics for erectile dysfunction are the following  

The Herbal Virility herbs and minerals have been claimed to show specific improvements in the following areas  

Muira pauma — Muira puama is a native shrub of Brazil. It has long been used to improve libido and increase sexual potency. 

Catuaba bark extract — Catuaba has a long history in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. The Tupi Indians in Brazil first discovered the qualities of the plant Andover the last centuries. 

Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiaca) — Found throughout Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, the Latin name of this herb suggests its use as an aphrodisiac. Orexis is advertised to increase sexual performance immediately and effectively. 

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Gingell, J.C. and Lockyer, R. Emerging pharmacological therapies for erectile dysfunction, Exp. Opin. Then Patents, 9, 1689-1696, 1999. 

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