Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects up to 60% of men in South Africa at some point in their lives. It occurs commonly in middle-aged and older men, and in 50% of men with diabetes. Atherosclerosis, which reduces blood flow, is the cause of approximately 40% of ED in men older than 50 years.

Among the most commonly recognised conditions associated with ED are high blood pressure, lipid problems (cholesterol, triglycerides), diabetes, smoking, endocrine disorders like low testosterone and thyroid problems, and psychological disorders like anxiety, depression, and stress. ED is also associated with some medications such as anti-depressants.

ED can change your life and adversely affect your self-esteem, and your relationship with your partner. Though ED can have a negative effect on your sex life, it’s ultimately a treatable condition. Many interventions exist that can help you regain your sexual function, including natural remedies, medications, and lifestyle changes.

Because ED can signal an underlying health problem, make an appointment with your doctor if it becomes a consistent problem, even if you think it’s just stress.

Our herbs are indigenous plant species from Africa, which have been used traditionally to treat ED. In recent decades the herbs have also been the subject of extensive scientific research, which has validated the traditional use, and identified the specific chemicals and activity of each plant, and their effect on the human body.

Many people do not want to take medicines for ED, and do not like some of the side effects. Our herbs offer a 100% natural herbal alternative to such medicines. They have been proven to assist with ED over the short to medium term, but do not offer a permanent cure for ED.

Some people have a preference for a specific herb. For customers who are not familiar with any of the herbs we offer, we generally recommend Ultra Formula, which combines the benefits of 4 herbs.

The table below shows the benefits of each product, based on the available scientific research.

You are advised to take 1 to 2 teaspoons (5-10g) daily, either mixed with food, or as a herbal tea with hot water or milk. A daily dose enables a gradual increase in the positive benefits derived from the herbs, in terms of minerals and vitamins, and testosterone boost.

Alternatively, some people find it works better for them to take a dose 1-2 hours before sexual activity, rather than daily.

Every individual has a unique health profile, and we recommend that anyone experiencing ED consults their doctor to rule out any underlying health issues that could be triggering ED.

While we cannot offer a 100% guarantee, because we do not know the details of each person’s health, the herbs work well for the majority of our customers, many of whom place repeat orders.

We receive many queries about products for permanent penis enlargement, but unfortunately we do not know of any herb or medicine that results in permanent enlargement.

Lulama Health sources all its herbs from its sister company Muthi Futhi, a rural community business in KwaZulu-Natal that cultivates and processes indigenous medicinal herbs (see www.muthifuthi.co.za). We can guarantee that all our products are of a consistently high quality.

Women can also suffer from sexual dysfunction, including loss of libido. Traditionally, women have also consumed Mondia. We would particularly recommend Mondia powder for use by women.

ED has a variety of causes. However, there are still measures you can take to help prevent it. Possible lifestyle methods to prevent and help treat ED include:

• physical exercise
• avoiding smoking, drugs, or alcohol abuse
• getting enough sleep
• following a healthy diet
• reducing stress, anxiety, and depression

Although ageing is often linked to ED, ED is not considered an inevitable part of ageing, and some men never experience ED.