Loss of Libido
Libido is conscious or unconscious sexual desire. Loss of libido is a sexual dysfunction relating to loss of sexual desire or sexual drive and is also termed hypoactive sexual desire disorder (DSM-IV). Loss of libido must not be confused with other sexual dysfunctions as these can impair libido.Contrary to beliefs that problems surrounding female sexuality are psychological in nature, Recent research has discovered that many forms of female sexual dysfunction often are the result of low hormonal levels. Hormones are directly responsible for female sex drive and libido. Loss of libido can lead to difficulty in intimate relationships and contribute to marital problems.
Physical factors contributing to sexual problems include:
Drugs, such as alcohol, nicotine, narcotics, stimulants, antihypertensives (medicines that lower blood pressure), antihistamines, and some psychotherapeutic (drugs that treat psychological problems such as depression) drugs
Emotional conditions
General stress
Normal relationship
Fear of pregnancy
Relationship problems
Anxiety
Depression
Depressive conditions
Post-natal depression
Homosexuality - reduced libido regarding the opposite gender.
Illness - a current illness
Recent physical illness - recovery phase of an illness can still have reduced libido.
Physical sexual performance conditions
Painful intercourse
Recent childbirth - causes both emotional changes reducing libido, and physical injury related to a vaginal birth.
Sexual problems (see Sexual symptoms)
Impotence
Vaginal dryness
Medical conditions
Hormonal conditions
Menopause
Pregnancy
Low testosterone
Flu
Glandular fever
Any medical condition causing fatigue, tiredness, etc
Certain illicit drugs (see Drug abuse)
Marijuana - a form of cannabis
Cannabis
Herbs which are useful in loss of libido:
Safed Musli (Chlorophytum Borivilianum):
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) :
Shilajeet (Asphaltum) :
Garlic:
Garlic is one of the most remarkable home remedies in the treatment of sexual disorder & loss of libido. It is a natural and harmless aphrodisiac. Garlic has a pronounced aphrodisiac effect.
Drumstick:
A soup made with drumstick flowers boiled in milk is very useful as a sexual tonic in the treatment of loss of libido. It is also useful in the functional sterility in both males and females. The powder of the dry bark is also valuable in impotency, premature ejaculation and thinness of semen. Powder of the dry bark should be boiled in half a liter of water of about half an hour. Thirty grams of powder, mixed with tablespoon of honey, should be taken thrice daily.
Ginger:
The juice extracted from ginger is a valuable aphrodisiac and beneficial in the treatment of loss of libido. For better results, half a teaspoon of ginger juice should be taken with a half boiled egg and honey, once daily at night for a month. It is said to relieve impotency, premature ejaculation and spermatorrhoea.
Diet:
Diet is an important factors, to begin with the patient should adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet. Take fresh fruits and fresh fruit juice twice daily. Concentrate on foods like nut, cereals , some green vegetables, fruits, milk, honey etc.
Avoid smoking, alcohol, tea, coffee all processed canned refined and denatured foods especially white sugar and white flour and products made from them.
Ayurvedic supplements for Sexual disorder:
Musli Pak
Shilajeet
Ashwagandharishta
Sri Gopal Taila
Yoga to cure Sexual disorder:
The Bow (Dhanur Asana)
The Shoulder Stand (Sarvang Asana)
The Plough (Hala Asana)
Source:Ayurnepal
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