People take Butea superba for erectile dysfunction (ED), increasing sexual desire, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

What are the benefits?

1. Erectile dysfunction (ED). The effects of Butea superba in men with ED is unclear. Results from research are conflicting.
2. Increasing sexual desire in healthy people.
4. Painful or difficult urination.
6. Other conditions.

Dodder contains chemicals that act like antioxidants. These chemicals might help to slow the growth of cancer cells, and improve the health of the liver, the kidneys, and the nervous system.

Possible Benefits:

1. Eczema (atopic dermatitis). Early research shows that taking a combination of whey powder and dodder seed extract helps to reduce itching in people with eczema.
2. Early research shows that taking dodder helps to improve depression in people who are also taking antidepressantmedication.
3. Bladder problems.
4. Liver problems.
6. Spleen problems.

Cistanche deserticola is used for constipation, tetanus, infertility, and many other conditions.

Cistanche deserticola contains chemicals that act as antioxidants. It also contains chemicals that might decrease swelling (inflammation), slow the breakdown of bones, and modify levels of hormones in the body.

Possible Benefits:

Kidney health.

Constipation.

Tetanus.

Weakness and fatigue.

Memory.

Sexual health and fertility.

Deer velvet contains multiple substances including the female sex hormones estrone and estradiol. It also contains substances that might help cells grow and function.

People use deer velvet for athletic performance, high blood pressure, increasing sexual desire, asthma, and many other conditions.