%0 Journal Article %T Asian herbals and aphrodisiacs used for managing ED %A Lim, Peter H. C. %J Translational Andrology and Urology %D 2017 %B 2017 %9 %! Asian herbals and aphrodisiacs used for managing ED %K %X In the East, many herbal tonics and preparations are used to assist the aging male improve his sexual drive or ability to perform penetrative sex by increasing sexual stimulation, erectile, ejaculatory, orgasmic and other responses for sexual function and satisfaction. The herbs and tonics act as or as “pick-me-ups” and energizing tonics which help the tired and fatigued male and those with sexual asthenia. The myths and realities concerning tongkat ali, sea horse, cobra meat and blood, animal penises and testicles amongst many other herbs and portions for oral intake or local application used by traditional “medical” practitioners and village doctors will be discussed. %U https://tau.amegroups.org/article/view/14581 %V 6 %N 2 %P 167-175 %@ 2223-4691