The effect of mint on male potency

Peppermint is one of the most popular and favorite plants in many countries. It is rich in essential oils, which are successfully used in many industries: food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, etc. arguments about how peppermint affects potency in men, there are more than a dozen years, but a unique solution was not found. Harmful or useful to use the fragrant weed to representatives of the stronger sex depends on what kind and how many guys would do it.

Properties of aromatic plants

Properties of aromatic plants

To understand how the mint affects the potency of men, should explore its properties and understand which component is harmful to the body. Since ancient times, peppermint was considered a female herb. Today this idea is scientifically proved: it contains flavonoids, contribute to the production of female sex hormones, so use it to increase the size of the breast or of dealing with unwanted hair is justified.

But properties such guys are unlikely to benefit, so for the stronger sex is another positive aspect: mint can effectively reduce inflammation and soothe the excited nervous system. This allows you to include the plant in the composition of sedative drugs charges, as well as drugs that relieves spasms pain inflammation of the prostate gland.

According to experts and medical studies, the effect of peppermint on male potency depends on how much it is used. As with any potent substance, restricted volumes can cure certain pathologies and exceeded – cause serious health problems.

A positive effect on the reproductive system

How the mint affects the potency of men

Erection and potency of men have a complex mechanism. Its basis is proper blood flow to the pelvic organs and health of the nerve fibers that pass through the sexual organs. To reduce or increase the quality of the sexual process may be physiological factors, i.e. changes in the proper functioning of major systems, and psychological. The latter include the state when to get a quality sexual intercourse is impossible because of the tightness, stiffness, stress, mental blocks and phobias.

Improve emotional state and to relax peppermint can very well. So, tea with two or three leaves of herbs or a refreshing drink with him in the lineup to relieve tension, it is absolutely will not affect the physical ability of men.

It is noted and the overall positive impact of mint on the internal organs and systems. So, the correct application fees pepper plant in a composition helps:

  • lowering blood pressure;
  • thins the blood and improves blood circulation;
  • normalization of sleep;
  • improving the functioning of the digestive system.

Peppermint effectively relieves pain symptoms in various pathological conditions, relieves inflammation and eliminates the main symptoms of colds: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, etc.

Similar properties and Melissa, a relative of peppermint, but the concentration of menthol, the main essential substances, Melissa less.

Damage mint for health

Does peppermint negative impact on male potency? If we consider the data of experiment conducted by American scientists, the answer is unequivocal: Yes. So, over time lab rats instead of the pure water was given to drink peppermint solution. In the result, it was found that mint is capable of:

  • to reduce the synthesis of the main sex hormone, testosterone;
  • to disrupt the healthy functioning of the reproductive system;
  • lower libido;
  • contribute to the development of infertility.

All of these factors is a direct way to impotence, and fear most men. But there is a pitfall: the concentration of menthol. To similar changes began to develop in the body of the stronger sex, they have all the drinks to replace with the mint infusion and continually add the leaves of the plant food in the amount of not less than 300 grams per day. To withstand such a "flavorful" diet men can hardly.

This experiment helps to dispel the myth about the dangers of mint for men's health: dangerous, not the plant itself, and excessive concentrations. Also exaggerated the negative impact of products and tools of daily use menthol: toothpaste, aftershave, chewing gum and cough drops.

The only confirmed negative effect, which is actually observed in the use of menthol – it is able to reduce sperm motility. But this property can be used positively: if the person is not planning to become a father, use peppermint help to reduce the risk of conception, that is, to provide a kind of contraceptive effect (though with very low efficiency). If a couple are going to become parents menthol should be completely excluded from the diet.

Traditional medicine for potency

As shown by the age-old practice of application of wild mint and lemon balm, these plants when used correctly can improve the potency and therapeutic effect on the entire urogenital system. The most popular recipes are:

Traditional medicine for potency
  • The infusion of herbs. To prepare mix equal parts of dried mint leaves (lemon balm), Hypericum and clover. 2 tablespoons of the mixture pour a glass of boiling water and insist quarter of an hour. Drink filtered and cooled to room temperature.
  • Broth. In its composition peppermint, St. John's wort and oregano. Each plant need to take a teaspoon, pour a glass of hot water and boil on a steam bath for 10 minutes. After drain, cool, if you wish, add honey.
  • Tea. It is based on thyme (2 parts), add one part peppermint and half a spoon of seeds of rosemary. The mixture pour 300 ml boiling water and insist 30 minutes. Drink instead of tea or coffee.

In all of these recipes peppery herb acts as a complement to medicinal plants, the concentration of menthol in them is minimal. But this is enough to reduce nervous tension and improve sexual power of guys.

Contraindications to the use of mint

Although most of the myths about the mint have nothing to do with reality, for some men its use could result in negative consequences. So, in the list of contraindications include:

  • individual intolerance of menthol: it can trigger serious allergic reactions, up to edema of the respiratory tract and the death of her husband;
  • hypotension: licorice can reduce blood pressure, therefore, people suffering from this disease to consume menthol should be in strictly limited quantities.

Knowing the effect of spearmint on male potency, some children begin to use menthol in large volumes. Masculine strength from such use may increase, but the relaxing effect can play a cruel joke: an overdose of ether will cause drowsiness, and it can ruin a romantic evening.

Peppermint is a potent herb that can affect the body both positively and negatively. When used properly, reduces inflammation and pain, soothes and improves virility, refreshes in summer and warms in winter. But in large doses may cause decrease of testosterone synthesis, which in turn can affect the quality of sperm. Therefore, when deciding to improve the potency using the pepper plants should consult a doctor and strictly comply with the dosage indicated in the recipes.

22.08.2018