[Diabetes-talk] FW: Herbs, diabetes and sex
Mike Freeman
k7uij at panix.com
Sun Jan 9 00:44:54 UTC 2011
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On Behalf Of Patricia LaFrance-Wolf
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Subject: [acb-diabetics] Herbs, diabetes and sex
Herbs, Sex, and Diabetes
David Spero, RN and Aisha Kassahoun
Jan 6, 2011
Talk about a win-win situation! It seems that many aphrodisiacs--herbs that
boost sexual energy and function--can also bring down blood sugar
<http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/monitoring/blood-sugar/> , cholesterol
<http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/complications-and-care/lipid-problems/
> , and/or blood pressure. At least four herbs have shown these double
benefits in scientific studies.
People have been trying to boost their sex lives with herbs for thousands of
years. On every continent, healers have found herbs that seem to improve
sexual desire and ability. Most aphrodisiacs (named after Aphrodite, the
Greek goddess of love) have only mild effects, and some of the stronger ones
have unwanted side effects. But here are four herbs that have shown
positive results for both sex and diabetes <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/>
in both men and women, and a few others that may be helpful.
Damiana
According to herb expert Ellen Kamhi PhD, "the Natural Nurse," damiana
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ntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGy94_MNDNFsXP-Kt5Jsi76o0bINg> Turnera
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ntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGy94_MNDNFsXP-Kt5Jsi76o0bINg> diffusa)
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ntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGy94_MNDNFsXP-Kt5Jsi76o0bINg> has a long history of use as
an herbal medicine in Mexico. In Jamaican folk medicine, it is called "Ram
Goat Dash Along" because when male goats eat it, their libido appears to
increase dramatically.
According to the tropical plant database raintree
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=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFDoOZTddFZwqlFC8d5hfJNOx1qDA> .
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=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFDoOZTddFZwqlFC8d5hfJNOx1qDA> com
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=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFDoOZTddFZwqlFC8d5hfJNOx1qDA> , damiana is a small shrub
that grows throughout Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. In
addition to sexual healing, it is used as an anti-depressant, tonic, and
diuretic, among other things. It has lowered blood sugars in several
studies. In fact, both Sloan
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Kettering
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Institute
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and WebMD
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ts%2Fingredientmono-703-DAMIANA.aspx%3FactiveIngredientId%3D703%26activeIngr
edientName%3DDAMIANA&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGP4Flf-tJ22_6trtUFc91iUlfLHQ>
advise caution because damiana may take blood sugars too low.
Most of the studies have been in rodents, but all have been positive. In an
Italian study, sluggish male rats became more sexually active when given
damiana. Mexican studies have found that damiana lowered blood sugars in
diabetic <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/> mice and hyperglycemic rats.
The usual dose of a liquid tincture/extract is 10 to 20 drops three times
per day, or 300 to 500 mg capsules two to three times per day. Few cautions
have been noted for this herb, mainly an occasional laxative effect,
insomnia, and mild headaches.
Ginseng
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian or Korean ginseng (Panax
ginseng) are both used as sexual stimulants and general body tonics. Both
types have shown glucose
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lS6PjCcvg-A> lowering
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lS6PjCcvg-A> effects
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16%2Fginseng-may-help-treat-diabetes&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGa3ufjq6zfFfG2ilU
lS6PjCcvg-A> .
Ginseng's sexual benefits have been seen primarily in men. According to the
University
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of
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Maryland
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Medical
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Center
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, "In animal studies, Asian ginseng has increased sperm production, sexual
activity, and sexual performance. A study in 60 men found that Asian ginseng
increased libido (sex drive) and decreased erection problems."
Ginseng is a root, long used in Asian medicine for a wide variety of
problems. As a stimulant, it can cause insomnia and irritability in some
people. It may have a blood-thinning effect. There have been reports of
vaginal spotting in women taking ginseng.
The usual dose of ginseng is 500 to 2000 mg per day of dried, powdered root,
available in capsules. University of Maryland doctors advise taking a
one-month break after three months of ginseng use.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon comes in several varieties, all of which have been tried as
aphrodisiacs and diabetes remedies. The Chinese version, called cassia
(Cinnamomum cassia), has been used to improve male sexual function for over
2000 years. According to the Natural
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36%2Fherbal-remedies-cinnamon-for-diabetes-and-male-sex-probles%2F&sa=D&sntz
=1&usg=AFQjCNF6vGX4ONn3nub2JxfTvcCD9M6-fQ>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturalremediescenter.com%2F33
36%2Fherbal-remedies-cinnamon-for-diabetes-and-male-sex-probles%2F&sa=D&sntz
=1&usg=AFQjCNF6vGX4ONn3nub2JxfTvcCD9M6-fQ> Remedies
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.naturalremediescenter.com%2F33
36%2Fherbal-remedies-cinnamon-for-diabetes-and-male-sex-probles%2F&sa=D&sntz
=1&usg=AFQjCNF6vGX4ONn3nub2JxfTvcCD9M6-fQ> website, "In Chinese traditional
medicine theory, cinnamon can 'warm' and stimulate kidney, bladder, colon,
and genital systems."
Most cinnamon you buy in stores is actually cassia. A 2006 Pakistani study
found that powdered cassia reduced fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, LDL
cholesterol, and total cholesterol. Some recent studies have shown
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F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF2FTo8uMyCUBMthhYOwTeqnsyruQ> benefit
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08%2F12%2F25%2F5703%2Fcinnamon-should-it-be-taken-as-a-diabetes-medication%2
F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF2FTo8uMyCUBMthhYOwTeqnsyruQ> . According to a 2005
study in Phytotherapy Research, both cassia and true cinnamon reduced blood
sugars in rats, with cassia having a greater effect. Cinnamon can have a
slight blood-thinning effect in some people.
The doses used in studies have ranged from 1/5 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
up to one teaspoon a day.
Fenugreek
While ginseng and cinnamon seem more effective for men, fenugreek
(Trigonella foenum-graecum) is known to boost libido in women. Fenugreek is
a clover-like plant that grows from India through Egypt. It has a tangy
flavor and is often used in Greek cooking.
According to Laura Shane McWhorter, Pharm D, CDE, several
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<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.diabeteshealth.com%2Fread%2F20
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VhVsuSXmQ> studies
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VhVsuSXmQ> have shown that fenugreek may increase glucose uptake, slow
gastric emptying and carbohydrate
<http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/food/low-carb/> absorption, and even
increase insulin <http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/medications/insulin/>
production. An Indian
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868855&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNELtkA1Y4JVbVnELsEJIpshNbwBdw> study
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868855&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNELtkA1Y4JVbVnELsEJIpshNbwBdw> in 2001 found
that fenugreek reduced insulin resistance
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nce/> , triglycerides, and postprandial glucose.
Fenugreek has been used as an aphrodisiac since Roman times, especially
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X2N16N5UUgxFHk8Q> women
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X2N16N5UUgxFHk8Q> . A reasonable dose seems to be about 500 mg of powdered
fenugreek twice a day. You should not take fenugreek if pregnant
<http://www.diabeteshealth.com/browse/pregnancy/> , but it may actually help
lactation. The side effect most often reported is intestinal gas.
Other Sex/Diabetes Herbs
Other aphrodisiacs that may also help diabetes include hawthorn
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hawthorn-000256.htm&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEOgdT_ADhO18m6tc7q4rQxgukqsQ>
(Crataegus laevigata), a Brazilian herb that has been found to lower blood
pressure in people with diabetes. According to a University of Maryland
study, it improves circulation to the extremities and genitals. Fennel
(Foeniculum vulgare) is often prescribed for female sexual
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&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNECi2E19-H7ii0NrtDUE8Rfpx-mEA>
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&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNECi2E19-H7ii0NrtDUE8Rfpx-mEA> menstrual
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&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNECi2E19-H7ii0NrtDUE8Rfpx-mEA> . It appears to suppress
appetite, lower cravings for sweets, and boost metabolism.
Other aphrodisiac herbs that have not been studied for diabetes treatment
include the Ayurvedic herb ashwagandha, the Brazilian catuaba, the
aptly-named horny goat weed, and many others.
Using Herbs
Herbs are not like Viagra, which can temporarily and immediately increase
sexual function. They take time to build up the body, which may give
longer-lasting results than drugs. Herbs can be tricky to use because they
don't always have the same strength. Their potency depends upon when the
plants were picked, where they grew, and how they were processed.
Because herbs come in many forms and strengths, you may want help from a
trained herbalist like those at the American
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fundamentals&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEK7eKAAY3BQJjMH2EgA7EuaDaljw>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanherbalistsguild.com%2F
fundamentals&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEK7eKAAY3BQJjMH2EgA7EuaDaljw> Herbalist
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanherbalistsguild.com%2F
fundamentals&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEK7eKAAY3BQJjMH2EgA7EuaDaljw>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanherbalistsguild.com%2F
fundamentals&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEK7eKAAY3BQJjMH2EgA7EuaDaljw> Guild
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.americanherbalistsguild.com%2F
fundamentals&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEK7eKAAY3BQJjMH2EgA7EuaDaljw> . You
should also locate a trusted vendor because some are unreliable or
dishonest. A guide to using herbs is available from Yang
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habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ> '
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<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fymaa.com%2Farticles%2Fgood-herbal-
habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fymaa.com%2Farticles%2Fgood-herbal-
habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ> Arts
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fymaa.com%2Farticles%2Fgood-herbal-
habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fymaa.com%2Farticles%2Fgood-herbal-
habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ> Association
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fymaa.com%2Farticles%2Fgood-herbal-
habits&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNH8AO2ZONPgtpyqDNZb8fznN27GPQ> . A good
reference source is
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raysahelian.com%2Fsexualenhanc
ers.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8kE5e45MHZXgEX4sJPXkJqFVd-Q> Ray
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raysahelian.com%2Fsexualenhanc
ers.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8kE5e45MHZXgEX4sJPXkJqFVd-Q>
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raysahelian.com%2Fsexualenhanc
ers.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8kE5e45MHZXgEX4sJPXkJqFVd-Q> Sahelian
<http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.raysahelian.com%2Fsexualenhanc
ers.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF8kE5e45MHZXgEX4sJPXkJqFVd-Q> , an MD who is
also an herbalist.
***
David Spero is a nurse who has lived for 30 years with multiple sclerosis.
A leading expert on self-care, he has written two books: Diabetes:
Sugar-coated Crisis, and The Art of Getting Well. He has learned to maintain
and even improve sex and love despite disability and illness.
Aisha Kassahoun is trained in marriage and family therapy.
Aisha and David present sex and intimacy programs for people with diabetes,
people with multiple sclerosis, and health professionals. Visit David and
Aisha on-line at <http://www.davidsperorn.com/> http://www.davidsperorn.com
or
<http://coupleswellness.sitesvp.com/> http://coupleswellness.sitesvp.com/
. You can read David's blog at
<http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/David_Spero>
http://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/David_Spero
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