Current Status and Clinical Studies of Oriental Herbs in Sexual Medicine in Korea.
10.5534/wjmh.2015.33.2.62
- Author:
Yu Seob SHIN
1
;
Chen ZHAO
;
Li Tao ZHANG
;
Jong Kwan PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Korea. rain@chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Erectile dysfunction;
Herbal medicine;
Medicine, East Asian traditional;
Reproductive health
- MeSH:
Aging;
Erectile Dysfunction;
Herbal Medicine;
Humans;
Korea*;
Male;
Medicine, East Asian Traditional;
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors;
Reproductive Health
- From:The World Journal of Men's Health
2015;33(2):62-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common diseases among aging men. Although previous studies have shown that type 5 phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE5-Is) are very effective for the treatment of ED, many researchers are currently attempting to identify therapeutic agents from natural sources with comparable or better effects than PDE5-Is. Herbal medicine is thought to be advantageous because it is natural; moreover, it not only treats isolated symptoms, but also maintains general well-being. Furthermore, since newly created chemical compound libraries have limited structural diversity with regard to pharmaceutical agents, more attention has recently been paid to the ability of oriental herbs to enhance physical health, including sexual function. Herein, we review the current status of Korean preclinical or clinical studies of the application of oriental herbs to sexual medicine.