Maca Root (Lepidium meyenii)

A double-blind placebo-controlled trial of maca root as treatment for antidepressant-induced sexual dysfunction in women.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25954318

Therapeutic Effects of Pre-Gelatinized Maca (Lepidium Peruvianum Chacon) used as a Non-Hormonal Alternative to HRT in Perimenopausal Women – Clinical Pilot Study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23674976

Use of gelatinized maca (lepidium peruvianum) in early postmenopausal women.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23674952

Damiana (Turnera diffusa)

Ethnobotany, phytochemistry, and bioactivity of the genus Turnera (Passifloraceae) with a focus on damiana–Turnera diffusa.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24468305

Anti-aromatase activity of the constituents from damiana (Turnera diffusa).
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18948180

Turnera diffusa Wild (Turneraceae) recovers sexual behavior.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19501274

Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3731873/

Phytochemical investigation of Turnera diffusa.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17284070

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus)

Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari): A Versatile Female Tonic
ResearchGate

Plant profile, phytochemistry and pharmacology of Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4027291/

A Review of Herbal and Pharmaceutical Galactagogues for Breast-Feeding
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5158159/

Efficacy of Asparagus Recemosus (Satavar) in stimulating follicular growth and ovulation in Anovulatory Infertility: A RCT
ResearchGate

Impact of stress on female reproductive health disorders: Possible beneficial effects of shatavari
ResearchGate

Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris)

Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo – controlled study
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4045980/

The effect of hydro-alcohol extract of Tribulus terrestris on sexual satisfaction in postmenopause women: A double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6259506/

Clinical Assessment of Tribulus terrestris Extract in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4275110/

Pro-sexual and androgen enhancing effects of Tribulus terrestris L.: Fact or Fiction.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26727646

Tribulus terrestris for treatment of sexual dysfunction in women: randomized double-blind placebo – controlled study.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24773615

Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)

Flavonoid glycosides isolated from Epimedium brevicornum and their estrogen biosynthesis-promoting effects
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5552768/

Effect of lipid-based suspension of Epimedium koreanum Nakai extract on sexual behavior
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17890032

The genus Epimedium: an ethnopharmacological and phytochemical review.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21215308

Pharmacokinetics of prenylflavonoids and correlations with the dynamics of estrogen action in sera following ingestion of a standardized Epimedium extract.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19464838

Epimedium-derived phytoestrogen flavonoids exert beneficial effect on preventing bone loss in late postmenopausal women: a 24-month randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17419678

Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides)

Effects of on libido and sexual activity in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11186145

Anti-Inflammatory, Diuretic and Antibacterial Activities of Aerial Parts of Mucuna pruriens Linn.
https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijp.2011.498.503

Anti-stress effects of the “tonic”Ptychopetalum olacoides (Marapuama) in mice.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19682881

Brazilian plants as possible adaptogens: an ethnopharmacological survey of books edited in Brazil.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17030478

Goji Berry (Wolfberry)

Lycium Barbarum: A Traditional Chinese Herb and A Promising Anti-Aging Agent
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5758351/

Mice drinking goji berry juice (Lycium barbarum) are protected from UV radiation-induced skin damage via antioxidant pathways.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20354657

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical study of the general effects of a standardized Lycium barbarum
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18447631

Practical Application of Antidiabetic Efficacy of Lycium barbarum Polysaccharide in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4475782/

Effects of Polysaccharides in Lycium Barbarum Berries from Different Regions of China on Macrophages Function and their Correlation to the Glycosidic Linkages.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28833151

Goji berry effects on macular characteristics and plasma antioxidant levels.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21169874

Chapter 14Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects of Chinese Wolfberry
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92756/

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