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Hawthorn Berry: Traditionally used in teas and tinctures in China, hawthorn berry contains bioactive compounds that may promote penile blood flow. Furthermore, these little red berries contain an array of antioxidants. They may contribute to a substantially reduced incidence of harmful inflammation. 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. Epimedium Leaf Extract: Sometimes referred to as “horny goat weed,” epimedium leaf is a celebrated libido booster in Asia. It’s also been regularly used to mitigate erectile difficulties. The plant contains a biochemical compound called icariin, which can aid the body in nitric oxide utilization. An animal study of subjects with penile nerve issues showed that insulin ingestion improved penile blood flow and erectile wellness after four weeks.