Herbs with menthol relieve fatigue in men, tone up, help with colds and have many other beneficial properties. But many have heard about the effects of calming plants on libido. Not knowing whether mint affects male potency, some refuse to drink medications or tea based on it. Meanwhile, in folk medicine this plant is used in the treatment of sexual weakness. For mint to help, you must follow several rules for its collection and consumption.
Peppermint helps treat erectile dysfunction
Mint and potency in men are not directly related. But the plant, by its influence on the nervous system, creates conditions for stabilizing erection and increasing 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 functioning of internal organs, glands, blood vessels and the brain is normalized. The coordinated activity of the systems automatically enhances erection and sexual desire.
It is important to know!Doctors recommend taking mint for erectile dysfunction as an auxiliary treatment method. Decoction and infusion without the use of drugs are drunk only for prevention. Herbal medicine alone is suitable only in cases of uncomplicated disorders and slight decrease in potency due to stress.
Range of uses of the plant and its properties
In folk medicine, mint is always used for insomnia, nausea, arrhythmia, as well as psycho-emotional fatigue and the consequences of stress, such as impotence. The plant is useful for pathologies of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, asthma. It also helps with migraines, heartburn, toothache, sore throat, stomatitis, acne and inflammatory diseases. The therapeutic properties of mint 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 it are prescribed to men and women for neurological disorders/diseases, emotional lability, mental/physical fatigue, stress, and depression. The herb also helps eliminate their consequences: arrhythmia, decreased potency, insomnia, and other disorders. The plant is also used in gastrology, cardiology, and dentistry. Mint is used in aromatherapy, cooking, and cosmetology to treat skin and hair.
Possibilities of mint for strengthening male power
Doctors in most cases cite the consequences of neurological stress as the cause of weak 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 reason for the deterioration of erection and libido. Products based on it relieve physical fatigue, muscle tension and irritability caused by overwork.
Mint is useful for men who synthesize excess testosterone. Its high level increases sexual excitability and causes hypersexuality (satiriasis, eroticism). Excessive amounts of male hormone can adversely affect the duration of coitus and often worsen 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 the functions of the nervous system.
Are there any side effects?
Mint is considered a feminine herb due to its high content of phytoestrogens. In men, side effects appear only with prolonged uncontrolled consumption of drinks and medications based on it. Tests have proven that the plant reduces testosterone levels if you drink mint preparations or tea, decoctions and other remedies for more than 1. 5 months. There are no negative effects on potency from the consumption of menthol chewing gum, culinary products with its addition, or other food products.
Mint has a pronounced sedative effect. It greatly relaxes the nervous system and a person’s vivid emotions and physical activity are dulled. This will have a depressing effect on libido and reduce the severity of sensations during sex. The plant also reduces blood pressure, so it causes loss of energy in people with low blood pressure.
In case of an overdose of mint preparations, clinicians noted the following reactions in patients:
- a sharp decrease in blood pressure;
- drowsiness;
- lethargy;
- bronchospasm;
- angina pain;
- bradycardia;
- worsening sleep;
- decreased libido.
Mint has a harmful effect for a man if he exceeds its dosage or drinks pharmaceutical/folk remedies or strong tea for a long time. The only exception is an allergic reaction: it occurs soon after consuming mint preparations.
When should you not take mint?
Mint and products based on it are prohibited from taking if you are hypersensitive to its biochemical composition. The grass impairs the mobility of male reproductive cells, which reduces the chance of conceiving a child. Therefore, it is not recommended to use mints and tea if sperm activity is weak.
The negative effect of mint on male potency is due to an increase in 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 years of age).
Relative contraindications include hypotension and bradycardia. Men with this diagnosis can use mint after medical consultation. The drugs are prescribed in a reduced dose or in a 3-7 day course.
A variety of recipes for good potency in men
Traditional medicine is rich in recipes for remedies with mint 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 medications.
Short courses of treatment are recommended for men. Products with mint are consumed orally for 2-3 weeks. Then they take a break 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 improve potency:
| Means | Components | Preparation | Method of administration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 boiling water, 1 tsp. with a heap of St. John's wort, peppermint leaves, motherwort, thyme | The collection is steamed for a quarter of an hour, the liquid is strained, sweetened with honey | Drink 200 ml 3 times a day 20 minutes before meals |
| Herbal decoction | 200 ml of water and collecting plants: 2 tsp. motherwort, hops, oregano (meadow mint, motherwort), 1 tsp. valerian | Place 1 tbsp in water. l. raw materials, let it boil, leave for 20 minutes, filter | 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 | The raw materials are brewed, filtered, sweetened with honey | Drink 1 cup of drink every afternoon |
Many men speak positively about balneotherapy at home. To support 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, 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 taking a bath, take a shower first. The herbal mixture is added to water at a temperature of no more than 39 ºC. The procedure is done before 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 mint from dust before cutting it, the stems are irrigated with a watering can and allowed to dry completely. It is important to comply with collection deadlines. You cannot take plants near the road, landfill or burial grounds.
Proper preparation of mint:
- collected in the first half of summer;
- choose grass in an environmentally friendly 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 top 1/3 of the stem;
- actively flowering mint is prepared;
- cut stems provide shelter from the sun.
After cutting, the tops of the mint are tied loosely into bunches. They are hung in a shaded, well-ventilated place. It is also allowed to pick inflorescences and leaves from the stems, spread them in a thin layer in a dryer or on a white cloth and toss them 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 crumpled leaf should crunch and break between your fingers, and not be limp.
After drying, the mint stems are cut into 1. 5-2 cm pieces. The leaves can be crushed with your hands. The finished raw materials are stored in hermetically sealed jars to prevent essential substances from evaporating.
Plants with similar effects
There are peppermint, lemon mint (lemon balm), spearmint, longleaf mint, wild mint and other types of plants. They are interchangeable. The products use a standard proportion: 1 tbsp. l. raw materials per 250 ml of water. Any herb containing a large amount of menthol can replace mint. Motherwort (oregano), ivy budra, and lemon catnip can act similarly. But plectranthus (an indoor 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 improves potency in all men. In reality, doctors prescribe it for certain diseases and conditions that lead to deterioration of erection or libido. The appropriateness of using the herb is assessed after examination, but this rule applies only to the treatment of sexual dysfunction. In the 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 stress resistance, and this indirectly maintains potency at the desired level.