Fenugreek
Trigonella foenum graecum L. – Fabaceae
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) is an annual, herbaceous plant from the legume family (Fabaceae). It is naturally native to India, but can be grown anywhere as a medicinal plant.
Fenugreek is a plant species that exhibits strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and is recommended for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and other sexual problems. Many studies have proven that fenugreek is very effective in the treatment of conditions resulting from decreased androgen concentration. The use of fenugreek leads to the strengthening of sexual function, improves libido and increases the concentration of serum testosterone in middle-aged and elderly men.
Erectile dysfunction caused by diabetes mellitus is one of the most common complications of diabetes and is mainly attributed to oxidative stress. Fenugreek seeds reduce glucose levels and increase the sensitivity of cells to insulin, reduce oxidative stress, as well as apoptosis (decay) of cells, which contributes to the positive effect of this plant on the sexual life of men suffering from diabetes.
In addition to showing positive effects on the sexual life of the male population, many studies have proven the beneficial effect of fenugreek on the sexual life of women, Greek seeds are a useful treatment for increasing excitement and desire for sexual intercourse. Due to its hormone modulatory activity, fenugreek seeds provide bioavailability for alleviating menopausal symptoms in healthy women.
References
- Testofen, a specialised Trigonella foenum-graecum seed extract reduces age-related symptoms of androgen decrease, increases testosterone levels and improves sexual function in healthy aging males in a double-blind randomised clinical study
- Trigonella foenum-graecum L. and Psoralea corylifolia L. Improve Erectile Dysfunction in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats through Suppression of Oxidative Stress
- Physiological aspects of male libido enhanced by standardized Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and mineral formulation
- Influence of a Specialized Trigonella foenum-graecum Seed Extract (Libifem), on Testosterone, Estradiol and Sexual Function in Healthy Menstruating Women, a Randomised Placebo Controlled Study
- Efficacy of a Proprietary Trigonella foenum-graecum L. De-Husked Seed Extract in Reducing Menopausal Symptoms in Otherwise Healthy Women: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study
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