Herbs are medicinal plants, used to strengthen weakened body systems and boost the body’s own healing powers. For thousands of years, various ancient civilizations have used herbs for the treatment of diseases. A number of herbs are used as natural methods for treating the different problems related to male and female fertility.

Some of the male fertility herbs are as follows:

Pycnogenol is an extract from the bark of the Maritime pine. It contains bioflavanoids, procynidins and organic acids. Together these chemicals act as excellent antioxidants that help in scavenging the free radicals in the semen. Thus it helps in improving the quality and function of the sperms.
Ginseng: Ginseng improves male fertility by fighting impotence, increasing testosterone levels and sexual desire. It also increases the sperm mobility and as well as the sperm count. Ginseng can be consumed as 100mg to 300 mg twice daily as a male fertility food. Avoid uncontrolled intake as side effects like nervousness, changes in the heart rhythm must be watched for. Individuals suffering from heart diseases, diabetes or other central nervous system illnesses like insomnia must avoid taking this herb.
Saw Palmetto: This herb is a natural steroid which improves the tone and strengthens the male reproductive system. It is widely used in the treatment of impotence and improving the male libido.
Flaxseed oil: Also helps in improving male fertility by reducing impotence and and keeping the sperms healthy. One tablespoon of flaxseed oil can be taken daily early morning.
Fo-Ti : It increases the blood supply to the reproductive organs and the pelvis. It also increases the sperm count along with cleansing the body of toxic chemicals. Thus it improves the energy and restores impaired sexual function especially in those suffering from erectile dysfunction. If taken in large doses it may cause gastrointestinal disturbance and ‘pins and needles’ sensations in the extremities.
Maca: It is used to treat impotence and increases testosterone levels. It is also known to improve semen volume and sperm mobility. It is a relatively safe drug with very few side effects.
Yohimbe: It increases the blood flow to the penis by dilating the blood vessels and thus treats impotence. Yohimbe also increases the sensitivity of the nerves in the pelvic region. This herb must be taken only within recommended doses and must not be consumed by individuals suffering from peptic ulcers or kidney diseases.
Cayenne: Cayenne is also a vasodilator which improves the blood circulation in the penis treating erectile dysfunctions. It must not be used by people suffering from renal problems, diabetes or liver problems.
Pumpkin seeds: They increase the muscular contractility and strengthen the functions of the prostate glands. Due to its effect on muscles there may be breathing difficulties or chest pain after consumption and these effects must be watched for.
Cranberry: It is a herb used to improve the functions of the kidney. It does not allow losses of zinc through urine and thus maintains its levels in the semen. Cranberry should be used cautiously in diabetics and also those with liver disease.
Horny goat weed: This herb increases the production of sperms and enhances the sexual desire.
Damiana: This herb is used for treating impotence and overall glandular health of the male reproductive organs is also enhanced by Damiana.