Role of Medicinal Plants in Male Erectile Dysfunction

Abstract

Abstract: “Erectile dysfunction (ED) or male impermanence” can be portrayed as a condition that causes sexual dysfunction and is characterized by the powerlessness to make and keep an erection in the penis. Globally, ED affects over 152 million men. By 2025, it is expected to reach 322 million. Insufficient physical activity, mental stress and other aetiological factors are all contributing to a decrease in the enjoyment of sexual pleasure. For the treatment and recovery of ED, there are many options, including nonpharmacological and pharmacological treatments such as alprostadil and penile prosthesis surgery and phosphodiesterase inhibitors. Allopathic prescriptions used to treat sexual dysfunction can cause secondary effects that influence other physiological cycles and eventually your overall wellbeing. Because of the availability and affordability of natural supplements from medicinal plants, there is a greater demand for them. Although there are many plants that have been used as aphrodisiacs, only a few of these plants have been scientifically proven to be effective in the controlling & curing of male erectile disorder. This detailed review directs on the aetiology and risk factors that lead to ED and the mechanisms that underlie it. Also, it includes the medicinal properties of plants which have been proved efficient to treat ED. This data could prove useful in the near future when it comes to research into developing more natural medicines that do not have negative side effects. Keywords: Male erectile dysfunction, penile erection, sexual performance, aphrodisiacs