Evidence supporting the use of: Antler
For the health condition: Sex Drive (low)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Antler, often referred to as "deer antler velvet," has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries as a tonic for enhancing vitality, treating impotence, and boosting sex drive (libido). The historical use is rooted in the belief that antler velvet contains vital substances that can restore yang energy and improve reproductive function. However, scientific studies evaluating the efficacy of deer antler velvet for improving sex drive are limited and of generally low quality. Most clinical research has focused on its potential effects on physical strength, joint health, or recovery, rather than on sexual function directly. Some laboratory studies have identified growth factors and hormones in deer antler velvet, but the clinical significance and bioavailability after oral administration remain unclear. There is no robust clinical trial evidence supporting its effectiveness in treating low sex drive. Consequently, its use for this purpose is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than strong scientific validation.
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ashwagandhachaste tree
damiana
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
fenugreek
ginseng
l-arginine
maca
muira puama
tongkat ali
tribulus
velvet bean
zinc
cistanche
barrenwort
yohimbe
Antler
Bulbine natalensis
Ba Ji Tian
Butea superba
Curculigo orchicides
Cnidium
Catuaba
D-Aspartic Acid
Dendrobium
Eurycomanone
Elk antler
Eurycoma Longifolia
Estrogen
Furostanols
Fadogia agrestis
yohimbine
Other health conditions supported by Antler
Aging (prevention)Arthritis
Athletic and Exercise Aids
Backache
Broken Bones
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Circulation (poor)
Convalescence
Debility
Endurance (lack of)
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Hemorrhoids
Infertility
Inflammation
Injuries
Menopause
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Nerve Damage
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Post Partum Weakness
Prostatitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sex Drive (low)
Stress
Surgery (healing from)
Testosterone (low)
Wounds and Sores