Prostate gland DEFINITION The prostate gland is an organ of the male reproductive system. DESCRIPTION The prostate gland is shaped like a walnut and is found at the base of the bladder. Running through the prostate gland is a the thin tube that allows urine and semen to pass out… Read Article
Premature and retarded ejaculation DEFINITION Sexual problems in men, while not life-threatening ailments, often have considerable psychological impact on their sufferers. They include erectile dysfunction (see the topic Erectile Dysfunction), retarded ejaculation and premature ejaculation. DESCRIPTION PREMATURE EJACULATION Probably this is the most common sexual problem for men and yet… Read Article
Baldness DEFINITION Baldness or alopecia refers to hair loss from the scalp. It can be caused by hereditary factors, ageing, skin conditions, certain medications and diseases. It is more common in men than in women. DESCRIPTION The most common type of hair loss affecting men is male pattern baldness…. Read Article
St Johns Wort DEFINITION St. John’s Wort is a herb with the botanical name of Hypericum perforatum. DESCRIPTION St. John’s wort was named after St John’s Day which falls on June 24, the approximate flowering season in the northern hemisphere. The plant is seen growing wild beside roadsides and hedges… Read Article
Senega DEFINITION Senega is a herb with the botanical name Polygala senega and is part of the Polygalaceae family of plants. The plant is native to the US. The name Senega is thought to come from a tribe of American Indians of the Seneca tribe. The herb is a perennial… Read Article
Peppermint DEFINITION Peppermint is a herb with the botanical name Mentha piperita. DESCRIPTION The herb is native to Europe and found growing in moist areas such as the banks of streams. It is cultivated extensively throughout Central and Southern Europe and America. The stems of the plant grow to approximately… Read Article
Guarana DEFINITION The Guarana vine has the botanical name of Paullinia cupana. It is also known as Brazillian Cocoa, Guarana Gum, Guarana Paste and Zoom. DESCRIPTION This plant grows naturally in the Amazon region of Brazil in South America. The herb is a climbing plant and supports itself in the… Read Article
Ginkgo biloba DEFINITION Ginkgo biloba is commonly known as Maidenhair Tree, Kew Tree and Fossil Tree. DESCRIPTION Ginkgo biloba is native to China and Japan. It is one of the most widely used herbs in the Chinese medical tradition. Its first recorded medicinal use was published in 2800BC. Modern medicine… Read Article
Garlic DEFINITION Garlic is a herb with the botanical name Allium sativum. It is also known as ail, allium, camphor of the poor, da-suan, knoblaunch, la suan, nectar of the gods, poor-man’s-treacle and stinking rose. DESCRIPTION Garlic has a long history of use by many cultures, including the ancient Romans… Read Article
Evening Primrose Oil DEFINITION Evening Primrose is a herb with the botanical name Oenothera biennis. It is also known as King’s Cureall. DESCRIPTION Oenothera biennis is native to the temperate regions of North America and generally grows in dry areas. The plant is a perennial herb that has a tall,… Read Article