Abstract
Many women typically experience a significant reduction in sexual desire during the late
perimenopausal and early postmenopausal stages, with the biggest decline in sexual desire
occurring from three years prior to two years after the final menstrual period. Despite being a
prevalent female complaint, currently no standard treatment for low sexual desire exists. Herbal
medicines have been used therapeutically all around the world, and are an important component
of Traditional and Complementary Medicine. There have been numerous trials and
pharmacological studies of specific herbal preparations related to the treatment of low sexual
desire. This article serves to provide a clinical review of the evidence relating to the herbal
treatment options for this common condition.