Effect of Eurycoma Longifolia on Sexual Behavior in Sexually Dysfunctional Male: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Objective: This systematic review was conducted to summarize and evaluate the effect of Eurycoma longifolia (EL) on sexual behavior in the sexually dysfunctional male.Methods: Ovid Medline, Wiley Online Library, Scopus, BioMed Central, Hindawi and Google Scholar databases were searched for relevant studies published from 1995 to 2016 and search was limited to relevant studies published in English. Studies assessing aphrodisiac properties of EL on male sexual behavior in sexually dysfunctional animal models or human were included. Results:Among the 155 studies identified in the literature search, a total of 6 eligible articles (5 animal studies and one human study) were selected and reviewed. All studies reported positive aphrodisiac activities and supported the use of the plant as an aphrodisiac. Conclusion:This systematic review highlighted the effect of EL extract as an aphrodisiac agent to improve sexual behavior in the sexually dysfunctional male. Further studies are required to determine the specific mechanisms of action and identification of the bioactive components of EL responsible for its potential efficacy.

Isolation and Chemical Characterization of Bioactive Alkaloid From Argyreia Speciosa Linn. Having Action on Isolated Rat Leydig Cells

“…In vitro studies were performed as described previously [16,[22][23][24][25]. Protocol for in vitro studies was duly approved by the Institutional Animal Ethics Committee formed as per the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals norms (Protocol number: RPCP/IAEC/2011-12/R7).…”

“…Aseptically testes of male rats were dissected out and Leydig cells were isolated using collagenase dispersion method described previously [16,17,[22][23][24][25]. Viability of cells was determined by trypan blue cell exclusion method while the purity of cells was checked by positive staining of 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.…”

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“…These fully synthetic molecules were first discovered and marketed in the late 20th century and revolutionized the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Their addition to the products is supposed to be completely natural guarantees to their vendors the effectiveness of their products [7,8].…”

Effect of Advertised Polyherbal (Ayurvedic) Aphrodisiac Formulations on Potent Male Albino Rats

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