Aphrodisiac Potential of Methanol Root Extract of Hunteria umbellata in Male Wistar Rats

Abstract

These factors and diseases lead to erectile dysfunction and low libido. 8 The possible treatments required include psychotherapy, surgery, vacuum devices, drugs and penile implant. Health Organization evaluations indicates that about 80 percent of individuals depend solely on herbal therapies. 9 In regards to several adverse effect, cost implications and unavailability of orthodox medicine, this study therefore can promote novel ingredients found in medicinal plants to correct the inconsistency associated with orthodox medicine. This study was aim to evaluate the aphrodisiac activity of the methanol root extract of Hunteria umbellata in male Wistar rats.