Nature’s Medicine: Ancient herbal tricks for romance
March 3, 2010 by Manora Nygren
Filed under H & G, Nature's Medicine
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What should I do? I’m just not in the mood anymore. So much work and no time to talk, and tonight is our big night. It’s supposed to be romantic.
— Out of the Mood, in Boulder
Dear Out of the Mood,
People have used herbal tricks to increase sensuality and intimacy for hundreds of years. Here’s what ancient Chinese medical wisdom tells us.
For you: Dong Quai, 400 mg or 1 tablespoon in tea.
For him: Ginseng, 400 mg or 1 tablespoon in tea.
For both: Licorice, 200 mg or 1 teaspoon in tea.
Why?
According to the Chinese tradition, Dong Quai is a female tonic and ginseng is a male tonic. Use them before your romance begins.
Dong Quai carries blood to the uterus, increases lubrication and stimulates desire. It is clinically seen to have possible estrogen-like affects.
Ginseng increases masculine energy and is clinically seen to improve blood flow and testosterone levels.
Licorice increases energy levels via cortisol function and supports libido.
Want to learn more about herbs? Check out these upcoming events:
Integrative medicine: Herbal and nutritional treatment for illness and injury. Research-based protocol that compliments your pharmaceutical therapy. Office near Boulder Community Hospital. $30-50 per session, depending on illness.
Counseling: Private illness counseling. Learn to remain strong throughout an illness and let physical healing come through emotional and spiritual growth. $60 per hour.
Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month. North Boulder Pharmaca, 2700 N. Broadway in Boulder. Topics vary. Free.
Spiff up for Spring: 6:30-7:30 p.m. March 18, North Boulder Pharmaca. Learn herbal remedies and psychological techniques for building energy and vitality. Free.
— By Manora Nygren
Nygren is a certified medical herbalist and illness counselor who has taught and practiced nationally for 11 years. She brings together pharmaceutical and natural health care through an integrative, research-based approach.
