Therapy for Sexual Disorders in Women
Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, yohimbe and niacin, have been used to treat female sexual dysfunction (FSD), as the clitoris is a system similar to the penis in terms of blood flow and erection, which is key in these sexual organs.
Furthermore, depression is more prevalent among women than among men, and yohimbine, on ginkgo and ginseng, have proved effective in combating sexual dysfunction induced by currently used antidepressants, which act on serotonin (SSRIs) .
For his part, as an aphrodisiac Damiana also seem to be useful in treating FSD, as it is believed that the qualities of these aphrodisiacs can act in both sexes.
Even the Saw Palmetto has been suggested to combat the DSF, as it has estrogenic properties and is widely established that increases libido and breast enlargement in women.