Overview

Why support sexual health with supplements?†
To revitalize sexual performance and pleasure:†

In a recent survey, 15-20% of Americans reported dissatisfaction with their sex lives. The right ingredients can help reinvigorate sexual drive and improve sexual satisfaction.†

Maca enhances libido and energy levels.†

Rhodiola has been clinically researched for support of male sexual health.† In an open study, 26 of 35 men noted substantial improved support of sexual function after three months of daily use.†

Yohimbe has been used for over 70 years to support male sexual health, and is known to support microvascular circulation in men.† Further scientific research has demonstrated that yohimbine is associated with male sexual function.†

Laboratory research of tongkat ali showed up to a 13% increase in sexual drive.†

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, 60% of male patients using panax ginseng reported support for sexual function over the placebo group.†

Why use Hot Plants^® For Him?
To ignite your passion naturally:†

Hot Plants^® For Him was developed by Chris Kilham, a noted herbal expert, Medicine Hunter, and author of Hot Plants, a guide to herbal support for sexual fulfillment. Being based on his research with native healers, Hot Plants^® For Him combines traditional herbs with clinically studied extracts.

The ingredients in this exclusive formula have been shown in scientific studies to increase sexual desire, support sexual function and boost the male libido.†

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Two capsules daily, preferably one capsule twice daily with meals.

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Description

Hot Plants for Him was developed by Chris Kilham, a noted herbal expert, Medicine Hunter and author of Hot Plants, a guide to herbal support for men's sexual fulfillment. Based on his research with native healers, Hot Plants for Him combines traditional herbs with clinically studied extracts.^†

The ingredients in this exclusive formula have been shown in scientific studies to increase sexual desire, support sexual function and boost the male libido.^† In a recent survey, 15-20% of Americans reported dissatisfaction with their sex lives.¹ Hot Plants for Men can help reinvigorate sexual drive and improve sexual satisfaction.^†

Hot Plants™ for Him:

• Features a combination of herbs to support healthy sexual drive, function and pleasure in men^†
• Uses a combination of herbal extracts long associated with libido and performance in traditional cultures^†
• Allows individuals to reclaim virility naturally with ingredients designed to safely invigorate male sex drive and boost sexual performance and endurance^†

How Does It Work?

The herbs in Hot Plants for Him have been used for generations by many traditional cultures and are now being validated by Western science and research.

Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been used in the high Andes in Peru for about five thousand years.² It is a plant of the Brassicaceae family that traditionally grows above 10,000 feet.³ Even Spanish explorers and settlers to the new world recognized that maca may have had properties that enhance fertility in animals and humans.^†3

Alkaloids isolated from the maca root act upon the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, supporting and boosting energy levels and encouraging the production of sex hormones.^†2 The hypothalamus is a small gland located in a region within the brain that controls many bodily functions, including eating and drinking, blood pressure and heart rate, and emotional states. In combination with the pituitary gland, hormones secreted by these glands also play a significant role in sexual function.⁴

In a double-blind placebo controlled clinical study of maca extract, men showed improved sexual desire after 8 weeks of use, independent of serum testosterone and estradiol levels.^†5 In another study, controlled research showed maca was associated with significant support for erectile function.^†6

Yohimbe (or yohimbine) is derived from the bark of an African tree, Pausinystalia yohimbe. It has been used for over 70 years to support male sexual health and is known to support microvascular health in men.^†7-10 Further scientific research has demonstrated that yohimbine is associated with support of male sexual function.^†11

Rhodiola rosea (also known as “golden root” or “arctic root”) is found throughout high altitudes in the arctic and in mountain areas of Europe and Asia. Use of rhodiola dates back to ancient times in Greece (77 AD). The “rosea” in the plant's name refers to the scent of its freshly cut rootstock.¹²

Rhodiola has been traditionally used in Scandinavia and Russia for centuries to increase physical endurance, work productivity, longevity resistance to high altitude sickness, and for a variety of other uses.^†12 To this day, a bouquet of rhodiola roots is still given to couples prior to marriage as a folk custom to ensure fertility and the birth of healthy children.¹²

Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is an adaptogen, helping the endocrine system adapt to environmental stresses.¹³ High stress is not associated with optimal sexual health. In a clinical trial, rhodiola improved energy levels in 64% of participants.^†14

Rhodiola has also been clinically researched for support of male sexual health. In an open study, 26 of 35 men noted substantial improved support of sexual function, after three months of daily use.^†15

Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium sagittatum) has been found to have natural compounds that have androgenic/anti-estrogenic properties. Secreted by the adrenals and/or testes, (depending on the sex) androgens promote physical vigor and increased libido in men and women.^†16

Panax Ginseng has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine—over 2000 years.¹⁷ Most of the effects of ginseng are attributed to ginsenosides, compounds found in most ginseng species.¹⁷ Ginseng has shown adaptogenic properties, increasing oxygen uptake after use of a standardized extract.^† The ability of ginseng to exhibit ergocentric properties is possibly due to the increased adrenal responsiveness which ultimately enhances the activity of the pituitary-adrenal axis.^†18

Ginseng appears to be linked to enhanced nitric oxide synthesis, which could contribute to associated vasodilatation and improved blood microvascular flow in men. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, 60% of male patients using panax ginseng reported support for sexual function over the placebo group.^†18-23

Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia) is a tall, slender shrub-like tree native to the hilly jungle slopes of Malaysia. Like many herbals, it has a history of use that has recently caught the attention of Western science and modern researchers.²⁴ Tongkat Ali appears to support healthy male sexual drive possibly through adaptogenic properties, like those found in ginseng.^†18,24-26

Laboratory research of tongkat ali showed up to a 13% increase in sexual drive.^†25

The following chart summarizes the benefits of the ingredients in Hot Plants for Men.

Ingredient	Benefit
Maca (Lepidium meyenii)	In a double-blind placebo controlled clinical study, men showed improved sexual desire after 8 weeks of use.†5 In a controlled research study, administration of maca showed support of sexual function.†6
Yohimbe (Pausinystalia yohimbe)	Used for over 70 years to support male sexual health, and is clinically studied for its support of sexual function.†7,8,11
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)	In a clinical trial, Rhodiola increased energy levels of 64 percent of the participants.†14 In an open study, 26 of 35 men noted substantial improved support of sexual function after three months of daily use.†15
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium sagittatum)	Has been found to have natural compounds that have androgenic/anti-estrogenic properties that can promote physical vigor and support increased libido in men and women.†16
Panax Ginseng	In a double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study, 60% of male patients using panax ginseng reported support of sexual function over the placebo group.†19,23
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia)	Laboratory research showed an increase of sexual drive of up to 13%.†25

Recommendations

Two UltraCaps™ daily, preferably one UltraCap twice daily with meals. If a more heightened effect is desired, take up to four capsules daily.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use this product if you are at risk or are being treated for prostate or psychiatric conditions, high blood pressure, heart, liver, kidney, thyroid disease, seizure disorder or stroke. Consult your health care professional before use if you are taking a class of drugs called MAO inhibitors or any other prescription drug. If nervousness, tremor, irritability or dizziness occur, discontinue use and consult your health care professional. Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. This product is intended for men; not for use by pregnant or lactating women. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.

How Is It Supplied?

• 07366;60 UltraCaps^™

References

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7. Reichert R. Yohimbine Pharmacokinetics. Quarterly Review of Natural Medicine. Spring 1997:17-18.
8. Riley, AJ. Yohimbine in the treatment of erectile disorder. Br J Clin Pract. 1994:48(3):133
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21. Murphy LL, Lee TJ. Ginseng, sex behavior, and nitric oxide. Ann NY Acad Sci. 2002;962:372-7.
22. Choi HK, Seong DH, Rha KH. Clinical efficacy of Korean red ginseng for erectile dysfunction. Int J Impot Res. 1995;7(3):181-6.
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26. Ang HH, Sim MK. Eurycoma longifolia increases sexual motivation in sexually naïve male rats. Arch Pharm Res. 1998;21(6):779-81.

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