Bulbine Natalensis vs Cnidium monnieri

A South African succulent used by Zulu healers for wound healing and sexual disorders; clinical studies show significant testosterone-boosting activity via LH stimulation.

TCM herb for kidney yang and external skin conditions; coumarin osthol shown to enhance testosterone.

Bufotenidine, Steroid saponins, Alkaloids, Anthranols

osthol, isopimpinellin, xanthotoxol, bergapten, methoxsalen, isoimperatorin

Wound healing in Zulu traditional medicine, Male sexual dysfunction, Skin conditions

impotence, vaginal itching, skin conditions, infertility, eczema

Testosterone support, Wound healing topically, Male fertility support

aphrodisiac, antifungal, antipruritic, testosterone enhancement

25-50mg per kg body weight of extract or 300-600mg standardized extract daily

3-9g dried fruit or 300mg extract daily

Hepatotoxic potential – use cautiously, Avoid in liver disease, Cycle use recommended

pregnancy, yin deficiency with heat, children internal

Hepatotoxicity potential, Mild androgenic effects

GI upset, photosensitivity with topical use