Natural remedies for impotence in medieval persia

ABSTRACT Man's preoccupation with potency, or the lack thereof, has been present through the ages. Several documents still exist from which the clinical approaches of erectile

dysfunction (ED) in medieval Persia can be ascertained. The medieval physicians described definitions and apparent causes of ED. They also noted hygienic and dietary rules as well as long

lists of natural substances used in the treatment of ED. Many of the approaches of practitioners in medieval Persia are accurate and accepted even today; however, still more of them could be

of use to modern medicine. The present review provides an overview of the knowledge of ED at the time. Access through your institution Buy or subscribe This is a preview of subscription

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