Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs

Kotta, Sabna; Ansari, S. H.; Ali, Javed

doi:10.4103/0973-7847.112832

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“…An aphrodisiac is defined as a substance (food or drug) that arouses the sexual instinct, induces venereal desire and increases sexual pleasure and performance. Aphrodisiacs can be categorized into three types by their mode of action: libido increasing, sexual pleasure increasing and potency increasing [5]. Aphrodisiacs in recent years have become popular with the increased prevalence of sexual problems worldwide and the incidence of the problem is predicted to rise over 320 million in 2025 globally [6].…”

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Evaluating Factors Associated with the Use of Aphrodisiacs among Adult Male Residents in Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana

Manortey¹,

Mensah²,

Acheampong³

2018

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Background: There is limited scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of aphrodisiacs and more worrying is the fact that potential adverse health effects could result from the abuse of aphrodisiacs. Despite the safety concerns raised by the FDA on the abuse of unregistered sex enhancing products, the patronage remains high amidst debilitating side effects. We explore the factors influencing the use of aphrodisiacs while assessing the prevalence of aphrodisiac usage among men in the Ashaiman Municipality of Greater Accra Region, Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out between January and March 2018 at the Ashaiman Municipality. Structured questionnaires were administered to 370 consented and purposively selected adult males (18 years and above) through interviews. Data on variables such as respondent's socio-demographic characteristics, sexual characteristics, knowledge and use of aphrodisiacs were obtained. Analysis was done with aphrodisiac use as the main outcome of interest. A bivariate statistical analysis was done with aphrodisiac use as the main outcome of interest. Results: Out of the 352 men, 52.6% reported ever using aphrodisiacs at some points in their lives. Majority (68.7%) of the users first used aphrodisiacs between the ages of 18 and 25 years. Usage was found to be higher among those with lower educational attainment. Number of sexual partners, the presence of sexual problems, advertisement, and knowledge of side effects were statistically associated with the use of aphrodisiac (p < 0.05). About 50% of the aphrodisiac users had no sexual problems indicating recreational use. Majority of the responders (52.4%) acquired the aphrodisiacs from drug peddlers. Conclusions: This study revealed the use of aphrodisiac is still high among adult males, and that the participants' levels of education and knowledge of side effects serve as a protective factor to the likelihood of using aphrodisiacs. There

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Evaluating Factors Associated with the Use of Aphrodisiacs among Adult Male Residents in Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana

Manortey¹,

Mensah²,

Acheampong³

2018

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“…Medicinal plants and plant-derived substances have been long term used for treating sexual dysfunction. They can improve libido, sexual potency, and sexual pleasure [12–14]. Anacardium occidentale or Mamuang Himapan in Thai or Cashew, a native plant in Brazil, is widely cultivated in the southern, southeastern, and the eastern parts of Thailand.…”

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Sexual Enhancing Effect of Anacardium occidentale in Stress-Exposed Rats by Improving Dopaminergic and Testicular Functions

Prabsattroo

Somsapt

Sritragool

et al. 2018

BioMed Research International

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In this study, we aimed to assess the effect and possible underlying mechanism of Anacardium occidentale leaves extract on male sexual behaviors in stress-exposed rats. Male Wistar rats were orally given A. occidentale extract at doses of 25, 100, and 200 mg/kg BW before 12-hour-immobilization exposure for 14 days. Sexual behaviors, serum testosterone and corticosterone levels, TH-positive cells density in nucleus accumbens (NAc) and ventral tegmental area (VTA), MAO-B activity in NAc and medial preoptic area (MPOA), testis histology together with phosphodiesterase type-5 ( PDE-5) activity, and endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) expression in penis were evaluated after treatment. All doses of extract improved male sexual behaviors, suppressed MAO-B in NAc, enhanced TH-positive cells density in NAc, suppressed PDE-5 in penis, and enhanced interstitial cell of Leydig. The increase of serum testosterone, TH-positive cells density in VTA, eNOS expression in penis, and the decreased serum corticosterone were observed at some doses. Therefore, the sexual enhancing effect of extract occurred mainly via the improved dopaminergic and testicular functions. PDE-5 suppression in penis also played the role especially in the increased intromission behavior. Therefore, A. occidentale leaves extract is the potential protective agent against sexual dysfunction. However, further researches are necessary.

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“…Malfunction in the glomerular filtration results in the retention of substances, including urea, uric acid and creatinine and this might be responsible for their high serum levels in the treated groups (Selvakumar et al, 2013). Adimoelja and Adaikan (1997) observed no significant differences in Hb levels, in the liver and kidney biomarker enzymes (ALT, AST, Gamma glutamyl transpeptidase, urea and creatinine) before and after TT treatment. In the same direction, Shalan et al (2007) suggested the hepatoprotective effects of vitamins (C, E), Se and silymarin supplements against alcohol intoxication, these antioxidant supplementations significantly reduced the effect of alcohol intake on serum ALT, AST, ALP and LDH activities.…”

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Ameliorative Impacts of <i>Tribulus terrestris</i> Against Ivermectin-Induced Hepato-Renal Toxicity in Rabbit: Pharmacological and Histopathological Study

Ismaiel¹,

Farouk²,

El-Ramady³

et al. 2017

American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

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Abstract:The current work aimed to investigate the protective effects of Tribulus terrestris extracts against ivermectin-induced hepatic and renal toxicity in male rabbit. Selenium plus vitamin E was used as a comparative standard drug to evaluate the efficacy of Tribulus terrestris extract on some hematological parameters, kidney and liver enzymes as well as associated histopathological changes. This work was carried out on thirty male New Zealand rabbits for two successive months. Animals were divided into five groups of six rabbits each. The 1st group was designated as the negative control; the 2nd group was subcutaneously injected with ivermectin (IVM) (200µg/kg/month). The 3rd group was treated daily with selenium plus vitamin E (Se + vit E) after IVM injection. The 4th and 5th groups were treated with Tribulus terrestris Ethanol Extract (TTE) and Tribulus Terrestris Ethyl Acetate extract (TTEA) respectively at a dose of 5mg/kg/day after IVM injection. Hematological results showed significant (P<0.05) increases in RBCs, hemoglobin and hematocrit percentage after both TTE and TTEA extracts treatment compared to IVM and Se + vit E groups. There was a significant decrease in AST activity in TTE and Se + vit E treated groups (17.17±0.95 and 16.50±0.76 U/L) and non-significant decreased activity in TTEA group (18.83±0.6 U/L) compared with IVM injected group (21.5±1.31 U/L). Moreover, there were non-significant (P<0.05) changes in both serum creatinine and urea concentrations in IVM, TTE, TTEA and Se + vit E treated groups. Regarding to histo-architectural changes, TTE treated group revealed mild degenerative changes in the renal parenchyma with congested blood vessels, meanwhile, the TTEA treated group revealed few degenerative changes in hepatocytes. This study concluded that, Tribulus terrestris extracts could be used as an effective treatment to ameliorate the ivermectin-induced renal and hepatic toxicity in rabbits.

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Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs

Cited by 85 publications

References 48 publications

Evaluating Factors Associated with the Use of Aphrodisiacs among Adult Male Residents in Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana

Evaluating Factors Associated with the Use of Aphrodisiacs among Adult Male Residents in Ashaiman Municipality, Ghana

Sexual Enhancing Effect of Anacardium occidentale in Stress-Exposed Rats by Improving Dopaminergic and Testicular Functions

Ameliorative Impacts of <i>Tribulus terrestris</i> Against Ivermectin-Induced Hepato-Renal Toxicity in Rabbit: Pharmacological and Histopathological Study

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