Libido & Sexual Health
Desire, arousal, and sexual function.
Ranked by evidence strength across reported benefits.
Tribulus Terrestris
Traditionally used for libido; testosterone-boosting claims not supported by trials.
Tribulus Terrestris
Saponin-rich herb that improves libido (not testosterone) in human trials.
Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean)
Natural L-DOPA source studied for Parkinson's, libido, and fertility.
Tribulus terrestris (Libido)
Steroidal saponin herb claimed for libido and sexual function.
Tongkat Ali
Malaysian root extract that frees bound testosterone via SHBG reduction.
Maca
Andean root associated with libido improvement and energy without hormone changes.
Fenugreek
Spice/herb traditionally for libido & glycemic control; modest free-T effects.
L-Arginine
Conditionally essential amino acid and direct nitric oxide precursor.
Panax Ginseng
Adaptogenic ginseng studied for fatigue, cognition, and erectile function.
Mucuna Pruriens
Natural L-DOPA source studied for mood, libido, and Parkinson's.
Pomegranate
Polyphenol-rich fruit converted by gut microbes to urolithin A (mitochondrial benefit).
Yohimbine
Alpha-2 antagonist — improves erection and fat loss in fasted state but cardiovascular caution.
L-Citrulline
Arginine precursor with superior bioavailability for NO and pump-driven performance.
Yohimbine
Alpha-2 adrenergic antagonist used for fat loss and ED; significant cardiovascular risks.
Maca (Lepidium meyenii)
Andean root traditionally used for libido and fertility — non-hormonal mechanism.
Cordyceps
Medicinal fungus studied for aerobic capacity and immune modulation.
Tongkat Ali (Physta)
Water-extracted standardized tongkat ali for testosterone and stress.
Icariin (Horny Goat Weed)
Active flavonoid from Epimedium acting as PDE5 inhibitor.
Tongkat Ali (Fertility)
Standardized eurycomanone extract for sperm quality.
Shatavari
Ayurvedic adaptogen used for female hormone balance and lactation support.
Cistanche Tubulosa
Desert plant tonic for libido and cognition.
Horny Goat Weed
PDE5-inhibiting flavonoid (icariin) used for libido and erectile support.
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium)
Icariin-rich herb with PDE5-inhibitor-like activity for erectile function.
Muira Puama
Brazilian "potency wood" used historically for libido.
Fadogia Agrestis
African shrub touted for testosterone (rodent data only).