Looking to re-ignite the flame in your love life? A new natural product may help. 7’s Frances Rivera tells us how different herbs and plants around the world are helping some couples in driving their desire.
Many of the world's native cultures have something we don't...
Chris Kilham, Medicine hunter
"At least one high profile plant for sexual enhancement..."
Hot on mother nature's trail is Chris Kilham--"the medicine hunter". A teacher at UMass Amherst, Chris has spent most of his life globetrotting in search of powerful plants - that among other things - add sizzle to sex.
Chris Kilham, Medicine hunter
"Plants like ashwaganda from India, ginseng from China."
Chris decided to harness some sex enhancing herbs.
And he is now bringing from the exotic-- some erotic to western world bedrooms.
Chris Kilham, Medicine hunter
"Hot Plants for Him and Hot Plants for Her, are both combinations of different herbs from around the world."
Hot Plants, taken as a daily supplement twice a day, are said to awaken the libido, arouse desire and enhance pleasure. But the FDA says there's no proof that herbal aphrodisiacs work.
Chris Kilham, Medicine hunter
"The FDA doesn't take action in the herbal category unless they receive reports of people experiencing problems."
Problems are the farthest thing from Cathy Becker's love life. She tried Hot Plants at the suggestion of a friend but admits was skeptical.
Kathy Becker, Hot Plants user
"I did it for a hoot."
Since she's been taking them she's been doing more than just laughing.
Kathy Becker, Hot Plants user
"A delightful effect right away."
Cathy and her husband Myron are happy and seldom apart. They even work together at their sauce and marinade company and once Cathy decided "spice up" their love life-- Myron didn't complain.
Myron Becker, Kathy's husband
"It was certainly positive outcome for me."Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, The Natural Standard
"This product is not for everybody."
Dr. Kate Ulbricht, a pharmacist for Mass General, says the ingredients in Hot Plants may trigger unknown allergies and reactions.
Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, The Natural Standard
"Opening up to a wide range of unknown substances….may get us into trouble."
As editor of "The Natural Standard" - a publication that grades the scientific evidence available behind natural products – she says more research needs to be done.
Dr. Catherine Ulbricht, The Natural Standard
"We would want to see a well designed controlled study."
Cathy doesn't need anymore scientific proof. She says she never felt better and it only took three days to feel a flutter.
Kathy Becker, Hot Plants user
"It's a localized sensation ...that little hum."
Some doctor's are already using herbs found in the Hot Plants formula to treat the side effects of anti-depressant medication.
Chris Kilham, Medicine hunter
"I anticipate that people who are experiencing lowered libido as a result of taking antidepressants who uses these products will feel sexually reinvigorated."Kathy Becker, Hot Plants user
"I don't if they would work for other people, they work for me."
So for that special spark Kathy is sticking with mother's nature's prescription.
Always consult you doctor before taking any medication or natural products.
For more information:
The Medicine Hunter
Chris Kilham
http://www.medicinehunter.com
chris@medicinehunter.com
Hot Plants Products:
http://www.hot-plants.com/portal/Default.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0312315392/herbalpower08-20/102-4590306-9926527?creative=329585&camp=14573&link_code=as
The Natural Standard
Catherine Ulbricht, PharmD
http://www.naturalstandard.com
American Botanical Web site
http://www.herbalgram.org
