Adaptogen: Black ginger (Kaempferia Parviflora)

Black Ginger has been a known ingredient in male sexual performance formulations due to significant levels of PDE5 inhibitors which increase blood-flow to the testis and stimulate dopaminergic function in the hypothalamus.

This also can relates to how Black ginger can help in cognitive function as dopamine is an organic chemical that acts as a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator in the human brain.  Among its activities dopamine influences motivation, arousal and sexual gratification.

As a natural sexual enhancer, black ginger has been shown to increase sperm density. Its aphrodisiac activities include enhanced sexual desire, motivation and performance as well as supporting the structure and function of Sertoli cells.

In the case of Cognitive function, black ginger stimulates dopaminergic functions in the human brain. Parkinsons disease is caused by a loss of dopamine secreting neurons. Dopamine relays messages to the area of the brain that regulates coordinated body movements and with less dopamine people are less able to control these movements.

Alzheimer’s disease characterized by impaired memory and cognitive functions are linked to substantial disturbances in dopamine regulation in the brain.  ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity) is also associated with decreased dopamine activity.  Boosting dopamine naturally can help to treat depression and bipolar depression. The ability of black ginger to stimulate dopaminergic function may greatly contribute to cognitive health.