Complementary and Alternative Therapies

Alternative therapies may be a kind of treatment for sexual dysfunctions, as well as for decreased circulation, hormonal imbalance, depression, anxiety.

Nutrition

Vitamin C (250 to 500 mg one to two times per day) supports vascular integrity.
Vitamin E (400 IU per day), B6 (50 to 100 mg per day), and zinc (30 mg per day) to support hormone production.
Magnesium (200 mg twice a day) supports hormone production.
B-complex (50 to 100 mg per day) helps reduce stress.

Herbs
Herbs may be used in different ways: as dried extracts (capsules, powders, teas), glycerites (glycerine extracts), or tinctures (alcohol extracts). Usually, you should take one tsp per cup of hot water. IIn other cases, it is indicated how to make it. Steep covered 5 to 10 minutes for leaf or flowers, and 10 to 20 minutes for roots.

For sexual dysfunction related to poor circulation:

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba, 50 to 100 mg per day) increases peripheral circulation and may improve sexual function.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), and prickly ash bark (Xanthoxylum clava-herculis) are circulatory stimulants. They may be used along with some other medicines and alone. Use 3 cups of
Yohimbe bark (Pausinystalia yohimbe) can be used for sexual dysfunction, under the supervision of your provider.

For sexual dysfunction secondary to hormonal imbalance:

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus cactus) helps normalize pituitary function but needs be taken long term (12 to 18 months) to be quite effective.
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) may help hormone balance.
Damiana (Turnera diffusa) may support testosterone levels. It also tones the central nervous system and may help relieve anxiety.
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum), dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale), and vervain (Verbena officinalis) support the liver and may help restore hormone ratios. Use equal parts in a tea (1 cup before meals), or tincture (15 to 20 drops before meals).

For sexual dysfunction associated with depression or anxiety:
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum), kava kava (Piper methysticum), skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora), lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), and gotu kola (Centella asiatica). Combine equal parts in a tea (1 cup twice a day) or tincture (20 to 30 drops twice a day). usually, it takes about 6 weeks to be effective.

Physical Medicine
Contrast sitz baths promote circulation. You will need two basins that you can comfortably sit in. Stay in hot water for three minutes, then in cold water for one minute. One full set will be three times of this. Do one to two sets per day three to four days per week.

Massage
Stressful effects will be reduced by therapeutic massage.

Special Considerations
Some of these drugs and herbs may have significant side effects while treating psychological and physical disorders. Thus, it is essential for both partners to take part in solving these problems and consult the doctor.