For centuries, various herbs have been used to treat erectile dysfunction. In recent times, the popularity of natural remedies, including herbs, is growing once again. Extracts from medicinal plants have been used for centuries to manage erectile dysfunction. Researchers are working on different plant extracts to find natural aphrodisiac remedies to treat the condition. There following medicinal plants may be effective in enhancing sexual performance and erectile dysfunction:

1. Eurycoma Longifolia Jack
Also known as Tongkat Ali, this medicinal plant native to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. The root extract has proved to be a very powerful herbal aphrodisiac. It is called natural viagra as it increases sexual desire and enhances performance. It is good for general well-being. It also has anti-malarial, anti-bacterial, antipyretic, anti-ulcer, and anti-tumor properties. The root decoction is used as a tonic. Laboratory tests on rodents and boars have revealed that the extract has aided the increase in sperm counts and semen volume.

2. Chlorophytum borivilianum
Also called safed musli, this plant is native to India. It is used as an aphrodisiac and to cure erectile dysfunction. In addition to that, it improves semen quality and volume. It treats premature ejaculation, enhances general well-being and vitality, and increases stamina and libido.

3. Withania somnifera
Or ashwagandha, is also referred to as winter cherry, which grows in Africa, the Mediterranean, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Egypt, Morocco, Congo and Jordan. The roots of ashwagandha have numerous medicinal applications. It is used as an aphrodisiac, a sedative and for rejuvenation, to treat chronic fatigue, bronchitis, asthma, ulcers, insomnia, senility, dementia, and many more medical conditions.

4. Pausinystalia johimbe
Yohimbine, formerly known as Corynanthe yohimbe, is found in Africa. It is an extract from the bark of a tree, which is used as a sex motivation stimulant. Yohimbine is used as an over-the-counter dietary supplement in the form of an herbal extract, and as prescription medicine in a purified form for the treatment of sexual dysfunction. Yohimbine 20 mg or adjusted dose is effective in the treatment of orgasmic dysfunction.

5. Epimedium
This Chinese herb is used to treat erectile dysfunction and other sexual dysfunctions. This could be taken by women too to increase the libido. This herb may be avoided by men who suffer from heart diseases. This herb is also found to interact with drugs.

6. Ginkgo biloba
Ginkgo biloba is a herb that practitioners have used for thousands of years to treat several health conditions including erectile dysfunction. This herb may cause bleeding in people who take blood thinners. Hence, care should be exercised before trying this herb to treat erectile dysfunction.

7. L-arginine
L-arginine is an amino acid that is extracted from an animal horn. The supplements of this extract can stimulate the blood vessels to become larger. This improves blood flow, which could help a man get a normal erection. L-arginine in combination with yohimbine hydrochloride offers a good treatment for erectile dysfunction. The side effects of this natural remedy may include stomach upset, cramping and diarrhea. The supplement can also adversely interact with synthetic viagra.

8. Ginseng
Ginseng is promoted by Koreans as an herbal remedy to treat erectile dysfunction by improving the blood flow. It is termed as a safe and sure remedy by the practitioners.