This article was reviewed by Kelly Brown MD, MBA. Whether you’re a senior in high school or a senior-living resident, you’ve likely heard of Viagra (sildenafil) — the original medication for ED.

Getty Images/iStockphoto While many men who experience these issues turn to medication like Viagra, some suggest that natural remedies are an equally effective means of regaining sexual potency.

This story was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. In the ‘80s, researchers set out to test a medication called sildenafil citrate for treating high blood pressure and angina (chest pain) from heart disease.