Male reproductive system

Question 1

1. Tribulus

Answer 1

Tribulus teretris
Zygophyllaceae
Aerial parts

Actions:
Tonic, aphrodisiac, oestrogenic in females, androgenic in males

Indications:
Male & female infertility
Impotence
Menopausal symptoms

Contraindications:
None known
Caution w cholestasis & pregnancy

Question 2

2. Nettle

Answer 2

Urtica dioca
Urticaceae
Root

Actions:
Antiprostatic

Indications:
Improving urologic conditions in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Difficulty in urination w BPH

Contraindications:
None known

Question 3

3. saw Palmetto

Answer 3

serrenoa serrulata
Palmae
Fruit

Actions:
Antiinflammatory, antoprostatic, antiandrogenic, male tonic

Indications:
Mild to mod BPH
Inflammation of genitourinary tract, esp cystitis, atrophy of sexual tissues
Noninfectious prostatitis

Contraindications:
None known