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Damiana Leaf: A short plant that grows throughout Central America, damiana (Turnera diffusa) was used as a libido promoter by indigenous groups in and around Mexico. An animal study reported that male subjects who ingested a large serving of damiana leaf mixed with a smaller serving of yohimbine (a natural alkaloid) engaged in far more sexual activity than their peers. Beet Root – Beta vulgaris, or beetroot, was used to help promote blood flow as far back as the Roman Empire. These vegetables contain a high concentration of nitrates that can be converted into nitric oxide in the human body. A clinical review concluded that beetroot juice consumption “increases nitric oxide (NO) levels, which serves multiple functions related to increased blood flow.” Tribulus Terrestris: A type of puncture vine, Tribulus terrestris has been reported to enhance men’s libido and promote reproductive capacity. A clinical analysis published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology indicated studies suggest that tribulus terrestris can help reduce erectile difficulties and boost libido.