Historically Turkesterone was used in traditional Uzbek medicine, it gained scientific attention in the 20th century for its performance-enhancing benefits.
In traditional Chinese medicine, Cistanche has been highly valued for its purported ability to treat a variety of ailments and enhance bodily functions.
Tongkat Ali has been traditionally used in Southeast Asia as a natural aphrodisiac.Known locally as Malaysia’s "home-grown Viagra."
Fadogia Agrestis is locally known in Nigeria as "Bakin gagai," the roots are boiled into a potent decoction, a common method among Nigerian tribes to extract the plant’s beneficial properties. Also used in rites of passage, to show manhood.