Hi Jason!  I know this reply is coming late, but hopefully it can still help   
   you or others.   
      
   I have similar issues to you, plus genetic tests reveal diminished OXTR genes   
   (oxytocin gene).   
      
   An herbal supplement called Maca is said to boost both dopamine and oxytocin.    
   I know that when I take it, I feel amazing within days, with intense orgasms   
   (an oxytocin function in women).  It also lowers cortisol, which opposes   
   oxytocin.   
      
   The amygdala is the emotional processing area of the brain, and low oxytocin   
   can cause malfunction.  The amygdala is also strongly linked to the olfactory   
   system, so I began to research essential oils.  Studies have shown that clary   
   sage increases    
   oxytocin by 37% after a month.  Also jasmine oil is said to help.   
      
   And, a doctor can prescribe an oxytocin nasal spray to be used off-label for   
   PTSD, Alexithymia, and Autism.  The nasal spray is able to cross the   
   brain-blood barrier, and I can personally vouch for its effectiveness.  I use   
   it when I socialize.   
      
   Good luck!  And know that low oxytocin actually has a cognitive benefit (I'm a   
   member of Mensa), hence your high IQ :)   
      
   On Monday, July 30, 2012 at 11:32:25 PM UTC-7, Jason Bodine wrote:   
   > I know this isn't exactly a chemistry question, per se, but if you read my   
   previous post, you know that I've been extracting chemicals from herbs.   
   >    
   > Are there any?  I know that no herb contains the actual hormone, and I know   
   there are oxytocic herbs that *emulate* the hormone, but I'm curious to know   
   if there are any herbs known to either "kick start" the pituitary gland to   
   produce/release the    
   actual hormone or else contain the necessary chemical precursors?   
   >    
   > Thanks,   
   > Jason   
      
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