All species of deer will have antlers sprouting, maturing and hardening within 4 to 5 months every year. And these impressive male structures owe their very existence to a very special bioactive substance called velvet, a fuzzy external membrane that channels blood and nutrients to the growing antler.

So… What's this have to do with sex? Apparently a whole lot!

As antlers are how deer's maintain their 'pecking order', this velvet is concentrated with hormones that stimulate both growth and testosterone production. It has been noted that deer velvet appears to strengthen the body as it is balancing the hormones needed for peak sexual function. Deer velvet has been believed to strengthen the 'Chi' or life force energy.

The velvet from the deer antlers is harvested at peak mating season, when the testosterone levels in the blood that circulates throughout the cartilage of the antler are at its highest potency. *Warning: Not all deer velvet antlers have the same potency! The deer's nutritional diet, climate, time of harvesting and location is vital to getting the highest potency. This takes a highly specialized knowledge of a well guarded secret that is passed down from one breeding family to the next.

Lots of documented research on the benefits of deer velvet antler has also been done in China, Russia, Korea and Japan.

Based on documented research, here are excerpts which relate directly to its sexual benefits:

Sexual functioning recovery and experience a return of potency and libido. Strong kidney function, strengthen the heart, increase blood circulation, strengthen the mind and the central nervous system, normalize blood pressure and to have a positive mood.

The main source in Deer Velvet Antler is IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor). It is a hormone that is naturally produced by your body from HGH (Human Growth Hormone), which is the main hormone secreted by the pituitary gland. HGH is usually produced during sleep or during strenuous physical activity, and is almost immediately converted into IGF by the liver.

Cistanches is a tonic herb harvested in the desert regions in Mongolia and northern China. In traditional Chinese medicine, Cistanches is used to treat impotence and premature ejaculation, as well as to replenish blood and strengthen kidney functions. There are reports showing that Cistanches lowers blood pressure and increases lean body tissues.

In China, Cistanches is one of the more popular and potent Yang tonic herbs, found in numerous formulas intended to strengthen sexual function, treat impotence, and strengthen the back and knees. Cistanches is used not only in men's sexual formulas but also in women's.

In China, it is widely reported that men who take Cistanches experience notible increases in sexual prowess.

Cistanches is another important sex tonic that has been used by men throughout Chinese history. Ancient sexual classics claimed that consistent consumption of Cistanches would enlarge the penis. It is also said to make the penis much harder during erection. Cistanches is now known to contain alkaloids that increase blood circulation to the pelvic region in general and to the genitals in particular.

According to the highly regarded tenth century imperial manual on health and sexual conduct, many old classic books described numerous formulations that would enhance male potency. Cistanches was included in 80% of these formulas. The ancient classics indicate that Cistanches increases both the flow of Yang energy and blood flow to the genitals

Youthfulness is very much associated with sexual vigor, whether or not one uses this sexual vigor sexually, or converts the energy to other creative outlets. When the Kidney Yin and Yang are strong, a person can flourish. They will be full of energy, high in spirit, creative, and strong minded. They will appear radiantly healthy to others and will be attractive to the opposite sex.

Need an extra boost of energy and stamina? Cordyceps has shown a high success rate among men with erectile dysfunction. Cordyceps has the ability to improve sexual energy, stamina, appetite, desire, performance and a host of many other positive benefits.

The herb is sweet in flavor, neutral in nature and acts on the lung, spleen and kidney channels. According to Senseh Chinese Herbal Doctors, this herb is used to enhance sexual stamina for longer periods of time. The Chinese believe that in order to have good sex, the kidneys must be strong. Rhizoma Polygonati is legendary for its use on strengthening the kidneys.

This crown jewel herb is often used with many Chinese sex formulas to enhance the over-all potency. Angelica root contains vitamin B12, Zinc, Thiamin, Sucrose, Riboflavin, Potassium, Magnesium, Iron, Fructose, Glucose, and many other trace minerals.

There is no other herb which increases your blood flow faster than cayenne. Cayenne moves blood. When people ask Dr. Schultze, "What are the 10 most important herbs to have in the home?" He tells them, "At the top of the list is cayenne pepper, because it will make the other 9 work better."

When you have a sick area, there's often a restriction of blood flow to that area. Blood flow is what takes nutrition and the healing properties of herbs to those cells. Blood flow is also what carries out and removes waste material. Cayenne pepper is like TNT. It blasts through all that blockage to get to that area which is sick, taking with it all the minerals and vitamins from the foods you eat, and all the vital chemicals from the herbs you take - all the way to the sick area.

Cayenne is high in vitamins and minerals that are needed for healing. It has a rich supply of vitamin C and alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E). Cayenne also contains carotenes. Carotenes are antioxidants known for their effects in helping prevent cancer and cardiovascular disorders and for helping to protect the body form carcinogenic and toxic chemicals. It also contains vitamin A, beta-carotene and vitamin C, as well as B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 (folic acid), cobalt and zinc.

Its primary uses include: Arthritis, Appetite stimulant, Asthma atherosclerosis, Bleeding, Blood Pressure/high/low, Bronchitis, Burning feet, Chills circulatory disorders, Circulation/poor, Colds, Congestion, Depression, Diabetic neuropathy, Diabetes, Fatigue, Frostbite (prevention), Gastric Disorders, Heart Problems, Heart ailments, Heart attack, Hemorrhage indigestion, Kidney Problems, Infection laryngitis, Lung Disorders, Migraines (cluster headaches) mouth pain, Nausea, Nosebleeds, General pain phlebitis, Phlebitis, Pleurisy Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Shock, Sore throat strokes, Tennis elbow, tonsillitis, Toothache ulcers, Tumors, Throat/sore, Varicose veins, wound bleeding and Ulcers.

Ever notice that when you get turned on you feel a rush, a flush, a blush? It flames through your cheeks and races downward into your chest, belly, and genitals. Your mouth gets wet and, if you're a woman, so does your vagina. You feel a tingling sensation that starts all over your body and finally centers in your genitals.

This is also exactly the effect of vitamin B-3, or niacin.

The B-3, or niacin, in your body is responsible for the release of histamines, which dilate blood vessels to increase blood flow. Your body releases more histamines during periods of excitement, sexual and otherwise. The resulting increased blood flow not only causes erections in men, it increases sensitivity and sensation from tip to toe in both sexes. Not just that, but without enough histamine release, you can't have an orgasm! Conversely, the more histamines you produce, the easier the orgasm.