When it comes to prescription drugs, even the safest mcedications have their fair share of side effects. For example, pills that are used to treat impotence or erectile dysfunction are known to cause headaches, facial flushing and even double vision. For this reason, many men have decided to search for another cure to this dreaded condition. In this article we are going to discuss herbal Viagra and whether or not it is safe and effective.
But before we begin, it is important to note that there is really no such thing as herbal Viagra. As you may know, that is the name of a popular prescription medication, and when it is used to refer to these supplements it is simply for marketing purposes. Generally speaking, herbal Viagra is any kind of non-prescription supplement that tries to duplicate the effects of the popular blue pill.
What do they actually do? Since impotence is caused by decreased blood flow to the penis, these supplements try to relax the arteries and blood vessels that lead to the male organ, thereby helping men rise to the occasion. What are side effects ?
Because they are herbal, many supplements will not cause any side effects, or if they do, they will be quite mild. It is not unheard of for men to get a bit red and flushed after they have taken these supplements. However, there are a few common ingredients that can be quite dangerous.
Two standard ingredients in herbal Viagra supplements are Ginkgo Biloboa and Yokimbe. While both have proven remarkably effective at increasing blood flow to the penis. Yokimbe may be toxic if ingested in copious quantities. That’s right! The herb (actually a type of bark) can raise blood pressure and cause sudden fatigue, even paralysis if not correctly administered. Therefore, it is probably a good idea to steer clear of any supplement that includes this potentially dangerous ingredient.