Impotence, now more commonly known by the re-branded marketing term ‘erectile dysfunction,’ may indeed be becoming more prevalent in parallel to the rise of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. While sexual arousal is a complex psychological and neuro-endocrine function, penile tumescence remains an essentially vascular process. Impotence is defined as the inability to attain or sustain an erection adequate for sexual intercourse. The cause may be and often is entirely psychological, a good clue for establishing this is the presence of spontaneous nocturnal erections despite difficulties with a partner. Other potential causes may include hypogonadism, cardiovascular disease, Peyronie’s disease, neurological disease, and depression. Obesity can contribute through its combined adverse effects on testosterone levels and cardiovascular function, and some drugs including the SSRIs can interfere with sexual function. It should be noted that the inability to attain adequate erections is not a normal consequence of aging.
Homeopathics
Androstat™- homeopathic detoxifier for the male genital organs, indicated for relief of pain of the lower abdomen, discharge from the urethra, and difficult urination.**
* Arteriotone™- tonifier for the arteries, indicated for symptoms of swollen extremities, bruised feeling, cold clammy feet, mild burning pains in lower legs, and weakness in limbs.**
Circulapar™- glandular homeopathic to support the circulatory system.**
Endopar™- glandular homeopathic to support the neuro-endocrine system.**
* Endurotone™- tonifier for the nervous system, indicated for fatigue, decreased sex drive, and problems with sexual arousal.**
Prostatone™- tonifier for the prostate gland, indicated for relief of pain down thighs during efforts to urinate, great straining with urination, and constant urging to urinate.**
Serotonin Phenolic– isopathic phenolic remedy indicated for reactions to serotonin.**
Herbals
Chuchuhuasi– single Amazon Rainforest herb known for its tonic and aphrodisiac properties.
Circulacom™- fortifier for the blood vessels and circulatory system.
Cleansing Formula– Rainforest Botanical formula that purifies the blood and increases circulation to the organs, also indicated to cleanse glands and support the immune system.
Ginkgocom™- fortifier for the vascular system, promotes adequate circulation.
Hawthorn– single spagyric herbal to support the cardiovascular system.
Junicom I™- fortifier for the prostate gland, indicated for male vitality.
Maca– single spagyric herbal that may act as a libido enhancer.
* Male Formula– Rainforest Botanical male tonic that is restorative in cases of sexual weakness, supports production of male hormones, enhances energy and endurance, and tonifies the reproductive organs.
Nutritionals
Arginique™- multi B vitamin and amino acid supplement to support vasodilation and circulatory function.
Arteriozyme™- enzyme formula designed to support the circulatory system.
Enervimin™ C.V. Focus– full spectrum multivitamin to support the circulatory system.
* Initial E™– vitamin E helps to increase circulation.
L-Arginine– single amino acid to support nitric oxide synthesis and vasodilatory function.
* Zinc Picolinate– essential nutrient important for maintaining the health of the male sexual system.
Additional Considerations
Encourage your patient to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet free of unhealthy fats, junk food, and alcohol. Exercise can strengthen the cardiovascular system and promote weight loss. Consider consulting a sex therapist if there is a psychogenic cause.
*Denotes primary remedy.
**These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice.
**Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
revised 3/1/21