An Evidence-Based Review of Medicinal Plants for Sexual Dysfunction Management Cited by Avicenna

Sexual health is one of the significant aspects of health for men and women. Sexual disorders (SD) have been a common problem in all societies at all times and affect the quality of life of individuals and their spouses. Impotence or decreased sexual desire is introduced as a problem in different societies, which can be attributed to diet, mental disorders, various diseases, and medications, as well as lifestyle. The term “aphrodisiac” refers to substances, foods, medicines, and factors that increase sexual desire in both females and males. Aphrodisiacs are used to treat three types of disorder: libido (sexual desire, arousal), sexual potency (effectiveness of erection), and sexual pleasure. Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) has paid special attention to the treatment of sexual impotence. In this chapter, aphrodisiac herbs and herbal therapeutic methods introduced by Avicenna for treatment of these disorders are shown.