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Herbal Viagra; Miracle or Myth?
Herbal or natural medicines are now becoming more popular with many people now self medicating common ailments with these ancient remedies and Viagra is no exception to this. Herbal Viagra is the term used to describe herbal or natural medicine treatments to treat the symptoms of erectile dysfunction and stems from the branded drug Viagra which contains Sildenafil Citrate, which is used to treat male impotence.
As many as 26% of men in the UK have experienced male impotence and so unsurprisingly, there is a massive market for treatments to the condition. For some men who have tried Viagra or a similar alternative and been unsatisfied with the results or, for men who prefer herbal/natural medication to conventional treatments they have turned to herbal Viagra. But what should you know before embarking on this less conventional route of treatment?
Firstly, it is important to note that herbal medications have not in any way underwent the same rigorous testing as conventional FDA approved products and so they cannot be guaranteed in terms of their actual performance. This is because unlike other medication they have not participated in clinical trials; a crucial step in the manufacturing of a drug which involves testing the medication on many people in a range of conditions over many years. It is an essential process which ultimately determines how well this drug actually works and without it how can anyone know how effective the really treatment is? The process of clinical trials are also important in examining for any potential side effects or other health concerns and so as a result herbal treatments which have not been involved in this kind of testing cannot be assured in terms of their safety either.
Looking at the types of herbal Viagra, there are many available on the internet and so for convenience in this article we will consider the most popular choices;
Arginine; Arginine is perhaps the most common treatment of this variety of medicines and is thought to help relieve the symptoms of male impotence by its action on the heart and blood circulation; it is thought to work by increasing blood flow. Despite its popularity medical research has shown that Arginine works no better than a placebo alternative. Korean Red Ginseng: This is another product which readers may be familiar with from seeing it in a local health store being advertised for improving the immune system, concentration levels, cognitive function and heart health. Ginseng was also believed to help sexual function; however, there has never been a substantial clinical trial to confirm this. Horny Goat Weed; Legend has it that a shepherd observed his goats becoming ‘stimulated’ after eating the active ingredient in Horny Goat Weed; epimedium, however, how much of this is actually true is still unclear. What is more known is that Horny Goat Weed has shown very little effect in improving the symptoms of male impotence. It should be noted though that some research has shown this product does actually contain a similar active ingredient to that in Viagra but because it is in such a small amount it doesn’t induce an effect. Yohimbine; Yohimbine’s active ingredient comes from the bark of a tree found in Central Africa which is thought to act by widening the blood vessels, which would treat erectile dysfunction by increasing the amount of blood to the penis. Yohimbine is not an approved product for the treatment of male impotence and is thought to have dangerous side effects.
As mentioned, herbal or natural medicines don’t always mean safe either, despite the promising sounding name. Indeed, nor are they without side effects and because the quantity or quality of the ingredients contained in these products are unclear the side effects can be variable and unpredictable in nature. The most common adverse reactions to herbal treatments are abnormally low blood pressure, restriction of blood flow to vital organs and possible toxicity in high concentrations. As well as side effects, drug interactions are also common such as those discussed above in regards to Yohimbine. Despite this, one of the most common problems of herbal Viagra is lack of efficacy; many users fail to see an improvement in symptoms following herbal Viagra treatment.
Furthermore, many of these herbal treatments stem from old Chinese practices and so many of herbal Viagra users have turned to websites to purchase something more ‘authentic’. This has presented many problems as not only can these medicines not be assured to have the same high standards of manufacturing or regulation which medicines in the UK have underwent they are also potentially many of them are very dangerous. One notorious case of this was ‘Jia Yi Jian’; a herbal Viagra sold by a Chinese based company which markets the remedy as a ‘100% natural solution, which can be taken regularly, without the harmful side effects and risks often caused by similar western remedies’.
This product was analysed by the MHRA (a medicines regulatory board) to contain up to four times the levels of the pharmaceuticals contained within legal prescription only medications. Indeed, it was found to contain undeclared ingredients such as Sibutramine (a drug used to treat obesity), Tadalafil (a drug used in the treatment of erectile dysfunction). Potential side effects of these medicines include significant blood pressure and heart problems, as well as potential harmful drug interactions with blood pressure and heart disease medications and some antidepressants. The MHRA has warned that this product presents a ‘clear risk’ to consumers and advises anyone who has taken this medication to see their GP at once.
In relation to this, buying medicines online is often a risky business due to the large amount of counterfeit products found on the internet. Many of the cheap alternatives to medicines (including herbal products), that seem too good to be true generally are! Increasingly medicines purchased online contain no actual medication as well as traces of harmful toxins. However, it is important to acknowledge that Viagra can be purchased safely online but only from registered sellers such as a registered pharmacy like Assured Pharmacy. Purchasing Viagra from an accredited seller means not only are you promised the correct medication but also the medication will be delivered in the safest possible way via the instruction of a doctor or other health care professional.
Herbal Viagra is not available for purchase at Assured Pharmacy for the reasons listed above but primarily because it is not shown to be safe or effective; two factors of the utmost importance to us. For approved treatments of male impotence which patients can trust visit our website for more information.
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