Lesson 4: Specific herbs for the male reproductive system

Question 1

What are male tonic?

Answer 1

These herbs tonify and restore the functions and organs of the male reproductive system.

Question 2

Name 5 herbs used as male tonics.

Answer 2

1. saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) 2. Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) 3. sarsaparilla (Smilax ornata) 4. tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) 5. damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Question 3

What are Anti-prostatics?

Answer 3

These herbal medicines restore the function of the prostate gland and the male reproductive system. A rather modern classification that has a role in the management of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), prostatitis, and male incontinence.

Question 4

Name 4 herbs that are Anti-prostatics.

Answer 4

1. saw palmetto (Serenoa serrulata) 2. horny goat weed (Epilobium parviflorum) 3. pumpkin seeds (Curcubita pepo- for zinc content) 4. nettle root (Urtica dioica-radix)

Question 5

What are Male hormone modulators?

Answer 5

This class of herbs has the capacity to modulate the male reproductive hormones, and may be applied for conditions such as low libido, erectile dysfunction, fertility issues and andropause.

Question 6

Name 3 herbs used as Male hormone modulators.

Answer 6

1. tribulus (Tribulus terrestris) 2. ginseng (Panax ginseng) 3. damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Question 7

What are the actions of Sarsaparilla?

Answer 7

1. Alterative 2. Anti-inflammatory 3. Anti-pruritic 4. Anti-rheumatic 5. Diaphoretic 6. Diuretic 7. Tonic 8. Possible testosterone action

Question 8

What are the action of Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)?

Answer 8

1. Anti-inflammatory 2. Anti-androgenic 3. Prolactin inhibitor 4. Urinary antiseptic 5. Male tonic

Question 9

What bare the actions of Nettle root (Urtica dioica radix)?

Answer 9

Anti-prostatic

Question 10

What are the actions of Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris)?

Answer 10

1. Tonic 2. Male aphrodisiac 3. FSH stimulant (males and females) 4. Androgenic in males (indirectly) 5. Follicular phase modulator (females) 6. Oestrogenic in females (indirectly)

Question 11

What are the actions of Ginseng (Panax ginseng)?

Answer 11

1. Adaptogenic 2. Tonic 3. Male tonic 4. Immuno- modulator 5. Cardiotonic 6. Cancer preventative 7. Adjunct in management of type 2 diabetes

Question 12

What are the actions of Damiana (Turnera diffusa)?

Answer 12

1. Nervine tonic 2. Tonic 3. Mild laxative

Question 13

Name a herbal action that reduces symptoms of the prostate gland?

Answer 13

Anti-prostatic

Question 14

Name a herbal action that restores the functions and organs of the male reproductive system?

Answer 14

Male tonic

Question 15

Name a herbal action that can balance male reproductive hormones?

Answer 15

Male hormone modulators

Question 16

Identify this herb and the parts used?

Answer 16

Nettle root (Urtica dioica radix)

the root

Question 17

Identify this herb and the parts used?

Answer 17

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens)

The fruit

Question 18

Identify this herb and the parts used?

Answer 18

Ginseng (Panax ginseng)

The root

Question 19

Identify this herb and the parts used?

Answer 19

Sarsaparilla

Rhizome and root

Question 20

Identify this herb and the parts used?

Answer 20

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris)

Aerial parts

Question 21

Which herb is a nervine tonic and mild laxative?

Answer 21

Damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Question 22

Which herb is anti-prostatic?

Answer 22

Nettle root (Urtica dioica radix)