Xian Mao has been used in Traditional Chinese (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine as an aphrodisiac.

‘ Traditional Chinese herbalists use Xian Mao to treat sexual imbalances such as impotence or reduced desire .

For improved sexuality, herbal adrenal tonics are often combined with moistening or blood-building herbs that reduce stress and increase sexual fluids. Harmonizing sexual drive and capacity with sexual fluids is said to bring happiness, compassion and love. ’

  ' It is considered a yang tonic in TCM and combats weakness promoting sexual strength and energy.  Recent research has discovered that Xian Mao improves sperm quality '