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| fulness. The root of Polygonum multiflorum, ho shou wu is a very famous Chinese tonic, believed to increase energy, as well as to nourish one's hair. It is widely believed to be a powerful sexual tonic when consumed regularly and to increase sperm production in men and fertility in women. |
| A convenient way to take this herb is in a liquid formula known as shou wu chih, or Super Shou Wu, that combines it with other tonic herbs and flavors. This is a very dark liquid with a pleasant aromatic taste that should be diluted: two tablespoons to a cup of hot or cold water. Drink this amount once or twice a day for at least a month to see if it gives you increased energy, strength and increased sexual energy. |
| Gotu Kola |
| Gotu kola (Centella asiatica), a well-known tonic herb, is usually included in the ''energy" sections at health food stores. However, do not confuse this herb with the caffeine-containing herb, kola nut. Gotu kola, a stable of Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine, is a weedy-looking herb that contains active triterpenoid compounds. It is used as a tonic in the East and West to increase energy and endurance, improve memory and mental stamina, and alleviate depression and anxiety. |
| Tribulus Terrestris |
| In Ayurveda (an East Indian philosophy of medicine), Tribulus terrestris has been prescribed for treating impotence and as a general tonic for centuries. A preparation of Tribulus terrestris was used to treat 50 subjects complaining of fatigue and lack of interest in performing their daily activities. The results showed an improvement of 45 percent in symptoms after taking the herb. |
| Of greater interest were the studies where Tribulus terrestris was found to have a stimulating effect on the libido. One study showed that when healthy men where given 750 mg of standardized Tribulus terrestris a day, after five days there was a 30 percent increase in testosterone levels. |
| Another study of men suffering from impotence and infertility, who were once again administered a standardized extract of Tribulus terrestris, showed that their testosterone levels |
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