Herbal Supplements for growth

The main activity of these herbs in general is as a sexual stimulant, sports performance enhancer, growth booster, and general body tonic.

• Tribulus Terrestris

Body builders use Tribulus Terrestris because they believe that it is a safe alternative to anabolic steroids. Tribulus Terrestris is testosterone enhancer. It enhances sports performance and is known to significantly "lift" the performance in bedroom. It increase sexual desire both in men and in women and is sometimes used as an aid in treatment of infertility and impotence. Recommended daily dosage is 750 - 1,250 mg.

• Pueraria lobata (Kudzu vine)

Common names for this vine are: mile-a-minute vine, foot-a-night vine; and vine that ate the South. In Georgia, the legend says that you must close windows at night to keep it out of the house. For culinary and medicinal purposes, the root (Radix Pueraria, or Ge Gen in China) of kudzu is used. Actions of kudzu root: relaxes and dilates blood vessels, increases blood flow, calms and soothes nerves, has follicular hormone effect (stimulates the release of estrogens). Recommended daily dosage is 9 - 15 mg (2 - 3 capsules) 2 times per day.

• Catuaba

Catuaba has a long history in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac. Catuaba is considered a central nervous system stimulant with aphrodisiac properties and in addition to treating impotence is used for general exhaustion and fatigue, poor memory, and insomnia. Recommended daily dosage is 9 - 15 mg 2 times per day.

• Sarsaparilla

Sarsaparilla has been used for centuries as an aphrodisiac, for the treatment of impotence, as a general tonic, for physical weakness, and as a blood purifier. The majority of Sarsaparilla's pharmacological properties and actions have been attributed to a pharmacologically active group of phytochemicals called steroids and saponins. The saponins have been reported to facilitate the absorption by the body of other drugs and phytochemicals which accounts for its history of use in herbal formulas as a bioavailability and herbal enhancement agent.

• Muira Puama (Potency wood)

Muira puma has a long history in herbal medicine as an aphrodisiac, and as a tonic for the nervous system.

• Suma

Used for general tonic, energy and rejuvenating tonic, aphrodisiac, as well as a general cure-all for many types of illnesses. Suma has also been called "The Russian Secret" because it is taken by Russian Olympic athletes to increase muscle-building and endurance without the side effects associated with steroids. This action is attributed to the anabolic agent, beta-ecdysterone as well as three novel ecdysteroid glycosides which are found in high amounts in Suma. Suma is considered a tonic for the cardiovascular system, the central nervous system, the reproductive system, and the digestive system and is used to treat hormonal disorders, sexual dysfunction and sterility. Nutritionally, Suma root contains 19 different amino acids, a large number of electrolytes and trace minerals including iron, magnesium, cobalt, silica, zinc and the vitamins A, B-1, B-2, E, K, and pantothenic acid. The high content of germanium accounts for its properties as an oxygenator at the cellular level.

• Maca

Maca has been used medicinally for centuries to enhance fertility. This energizing plant is also referred to as Peruvian ginseng. The nutritional value of dried Maca root is high, resembling cereal grains such as maize, rice and wheat. It has 59% carbohydrates, 10.2% protein, 8.5% fiber and 2.2% lipids. It has a large amount of essential amino acids and higher levels of iron and calcium than potatoes. Traditional uses include increasing energy, stamina and endurance in athletes, promoting mental clarity, treating male impotence, and helping with menstrual irregularities and female hormonal imbalances including menopause and chronic fatigue syndrome.