Fact Check: Can topical herbal oil help increase the size of the penis?

Recently, a Bollywood movie OMG 2 starring Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi was released. The movie was about educating teenagers about the physical changes their bodies go through during puberty and sex education in order to safeguard them from misinformation.

This advertisement is the epitome of such misleading market gimmicks. Such advertisements lure people to seek unprofessional help to deal with their idea of a ‘perfect size’.

However, does this herbal oil work? Let’s find out.

Fact Check

NewsMeter found that the claim is false.

In an article, the Mayo Clinic confirmed that “Ads for penis-enlargement products and procedures are everywhere. A vast number of pumps, pills, weights, exercises and surgeries claim to increase the length and width of your penis. However, there’s little scientific support for nonsurgical methods to enlarge the penis. And no trusted medical organization endorses penis surgery for purely cosmetic reasons. Most of the techniques you see advertised don’t work. And some can damage your penis. Think twice before trying any of them.”

According to Healthline, “There aren’t any oils on the market that will make your penis larger. However, penis enlargement is possible through other measures. But no research supports the idea that oils or other supplements will enlarge your penis. They’re much more likely to result in unwanted side effects or injury.”

It should be noted that dietary and herbal supplements aren’t regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that manufacturers are largely free to claim whatever they want about their ingredients and supposed benefits.

Moreover, using such unregulated oils may cause severe side effects such as:

skin irritation

rash or bumps

fluid-filled blisters

itching or burning at the application site

If you find yourself in any kind of confusion, visit your medical professional without any hesitation rather than trusting harmful online 'quick fixes'.