Having low libido can hit anyone at anytime.  It can be caused by many things but the most common is stress, hormone levels, depression, tiredness and also the side effects of some medications.

With today’s busy lifestyles and pressures on women its no wonder that female low libido is on the increase.  In order to help the condition naturally, you need to address the main causes such as stress, imbalanced hormones and tiredness.  Luckily we have nature at hand to provide us with herbs and remedies to help:

Black Cohosh – otherwise known as squawroot, this herb mimics the action of estrogen and helps to balance female hormone levels.

Gentiana Lutea -  this herb has been used traditionally as a tonic to ensure the efficient function of all the organs of the body therefore promoting higher energy levels and vitality

Turnaria Aphrodisiaca – as the name suggest this nervous system stimulant is a natural aphrodisiac and has a strong affinity with the reproductive organs helping to ensure they are functioning optimally. Traditionally it has been prescribed to increase libido and energy in general.

Licorice – is often used to balance hormones and also is great for alleviating stress.

Damiana (Turnea diffusa) - This herb is steeped in history and has been used for centuries to boost both male and female sex drive.  It is accepted that it increases testosterone levels to achieve its aphrodisiacal action.

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) – Growing in the lower rainforests of India Shatavari is an Ayurvedic herb which translated means ‘She who possesses 100 husbands’.  The name refers to its affinity to the female reproductive organs.  Where stress is a significant factor in low libido Shatavari is an excellent choice.  It can also be used to treat PMS, infertility and is known to increase milk production during breast feeding.