Title

Plant-Derived Supplements for Sexual Health and Problems: Part 1—Trends over the Past Decade

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-2019

Journal Title

Current Sexual Health Reports

Volume

11

Issue

3

Abstract

Purpose of Review

In this update on plant-derived supplements, we provide a general introduction regarding the status and interest in phytochemicals for sexual health, indicating both progress and problems with past and current research.

Recent Findings

We summarize the development and current status of two well-known plant-derived supplements, using them as case studies for understanding some of the problems associated with the study of such supplements on sexual health.

Summary

We interpret the current situation regarding plant-derived supplements, identify common sources/journals for information about medicinal herbs for sexual health, identify supplements that are garnering increasing attention within the research community, and discuss the larger potential and pitfalls associated with this domain of research.

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