Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used as Aphrodisiacs in Bauchi Local Government Area

Sabo, Sunday Yakubu; Otimenyin, Sunday O.; Uguru, M. O.; Bukar, Bukata B.

doi:10.9734/jocamr/2017/39229

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“…Thus, even short-term storage of chufa nodules at room temperature adversely affects their germination. Further experiments should demonstrate what time schedules and tem- Currently, one of the urgent problems for both Europe and Russia is to improve nutrition patterns of the population and increase the share of natural and environmentally friendly products in the daily diet (Konarev et al, 2019;Sabo et al, 2018). The main problem of such products is their short shelf life, while the use of chemical preservatives not only negates the benefits of a natural product, but also harms the human organism.…”

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Valuable agronomic traits of chufa (Cyperus esculentus L.) accessions from the VIR collection: methods of preparing nodules for long-term storage

Конькова¹,

Сафина²

2021

Trudy po prikladnoy botanike, genetike i selektsii

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Background. Chufa is one of the most promising rare oilseed crops. The issues of preserving and obtaining highquality seed material are very important. The development of long-term genebank storage techniques for chufa nodules is a pressing task.Materials and methods. We studied 18 chufa germplasm accessions of various origin. The field study was conducted in 2010–2012 under the environmental conditions of Krasnodar Territory, Russia. Protein and oil content was analyzed according to the guidelines on the methods of quality control and safety of bioactive food additives (R 4.1.1672-03…, 2004); vitamin E according to the guidelines on the methods of analyzing the quality and safety of food products (Skurikhin, Tutelyan, 1987); fatty acid composition in line with IUPAC (1979) and GOST R 512677-2006, using an IIRGCS chromatograph.Results and conclusions. The study of valuable agronomic characters in chufa accessions showed that the height of plants varied from 49 to 69 cm; the number of nodules per plant from 80 to 110 pcs; the weight of nodules per plant from 18 to 49 g; the weight of nodules per plot (1 m2 ) from 101 to 393 g. Their oil content varied from 13.1 to 21.06 g/100 g, and protein content from 6 to 10%. Chufa accessions contained large amount of vitamin E: 19.23 to 35.23 mg/100 g. The content of saturated fatty acids in chufa oil was 17.75 to 20.99%, monounsaturated fatty acids from 68.21 to 71.55%, and polyunsaturated fatty acids from 9.94 to 12.17%. A technique of preparing chufa nodules for long-term storage was developed. The optimal time to assess germination energy is four days, with 11 days for germination percentage. Storage of chufa nodules for three years at a temperature of +20°C causes a decrease in their germination by 15–16%. When stored under low positive (+4°C) or negative temperatures (–18°C and –196°C), their germination percentage remained unchanged.

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Valuable agronomic traits of chufa (Cyperus esculentus L.) accessions from the VIR collection: methods of preparing nodules for long-term storage

Конькова¹,

Сафина²

2021

Trudy po prikladnoy botanike, genetike i selektsii

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“…The tree is mostly found in the wooded savanna region of Senegal to western Cameroon and is widespread throughout tropical Africa Burkhil 1985). Hymenocardia acida is mainly used for the preparation of aphrodisiac and for its anti-dysenteric effects (Burkhil 1985;2004;Sabo et al 2018). This species is restricted to the savanna zone of Nigeria, which is inundated by cattle grazing and agricultural activities.…”

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Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

Nodza,

Tochukwu,

Igbari

et al. 2024

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Nigeria is one of the most floristic rich countries on the continent of Africa due to the variation in climate, which favors the growth of several species. Sadly, its biodiversity is one of the most threatened in the world, mainly due to deforestation and various unsustainable land use patterns, which are human activities. However, these anthropogenic activities are more prevalent in Nigeria's northern savanna zone (NSZ). In this study, we present the first regional conservation assessments and red listing of tree species in the northern savanna zone (NSZ) of Nigeria according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) criteria and categories. We recorded 31 tree species as the most utilized in the region. For the assessments, we provided the fundamental taxonomic information of each species, their local names, and their uses. This study provided the extent of occurrence, area of occupancy, population size and trend, description of habitats, and ecological requirements and discussion of the threats affecting each species and their habitats. We further inform conservation actions and research activities needed to ensure the future of the tree species and their sustainable uses. Overall, approximately 97% of the taxa were evaluated as threatened (41% as endangered, 31% as critically endangered, 24% as vulnerable, and 4% as least concerned). Therefore, we recommend the adoption of the risk status of the species to develop sound conservation strategies and measures for the management of flora in this inundated region.

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“…The Literature abound on high prevalence of sexual dysfunction according to the community survey in Ogbomoso, South west Nigeria involving male population aged 30 to 80 years (58.9%) (Oyelade et al, 2016), Ibadan hospital survey on 18-70 years old male population (55.1%) (Adebusoye et al, 2012) and in over 40 years old males in Turkey (69.2%) (Akkus et al, 2002). Ethnobotanical surveys of aphrodisiac plants in Nigeria have been published for Akwa Ibom state with 31 plants in six families (Erhabor et al, 2013) and Bauchi Local Government Area with 10 plants (Sabo et al, 2017). Elsewhere in Africa, Ajao et al (2019) reported 209 traditional aphrodisiac plants, but only 48 plants out of the 77 plants scientifically investigated (including Gloriosa superba, Mucuna pruriens, Sphenocentrum jollyanum and Morella serrata) were found to elicit activity by increasing testosterone levels in rats, index of libido, sperm motility and prolonged ejaculation latency.…”

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In vitro and in vivo effects of Khaya grandifoliola C. DC. (Meliaceae) leaf on erectile dysfunction in male rats

Gbolade¹,

Ahmadu²,

Igwe³

2022

njpr

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Background: Khaya grandifoliola C. DC. (Meliaceae) is exploited as a popular antimalarial herbal medicine in Nigeria, externally in treating skin diseases, and to enhance libido.Objectives: This study evaluates the aphrodisiac potential of K. grandifoliola leaf in male Wistar rats. Materials and methods: Aphrodisiac property was determined by oral administration of graded doses: 100, 250 and 1000 mg/kg of crude methanol (MeOH) extract of K. grandifoliola leaf, and 100 and 200 mg/kg each of aqueous (AQ) and dichloromethane (DCM) fractions to male rats using standard procedure. Sildenafil citrate and distilled water served as positive and negative controls, respectively. Sexual behavioural parameters like mounting, intromission and ejaculatory frequencies and latencies were recorded on day 7. Anti-lipid peroxidation effect and serum testosterone concentrations were also monitored. Results: From the sexual behavioural study, MeOH extract of the leaf was active and significantly increased mount and ejaculatory frequencies, and decreased mount and ejaculatory latencies in a dose dependent manner, but had no effect on intromission latency and intromission frequency. Both AQ and DCM fractions were more active than extract, comparable to Sildenafil citrate, but DCM fraction was comparatively more active. Testosterone concentrations were also increased dose-dependently by all tested agents, but DCM fraction was the most active and comparable to Sildenafil citrate. Only DCM fraction significantly inhibited lipid peroxidation but was not comparable to Vitamin E.Conclusion: From all indications, MeOH extract and fractions of K. grandifoliola leaf which increased serum testosterone and sexual behavioural indices has potential for improving sexual dysfunction in males, and the more active DCM fraction qualifies for further phytochemical investigation to isolate active compounds. These findings therefore justify the acclaimed local use of K. grandifoliola leaf in treating male infertility.

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Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used as Aphrodisiacs in Bauchi Local Government Area

Cited by 9 publications

References 48 publications

Valuable agronomic traits of chufa (Cyperus esculentus L.) accessions from the VIR collection: methods of preparing nodules for long-term storage

Valuable agronomic traits of chufa (Cyperus esculentus L.) accessions from the VIR collection: methods of preparing nodules for long-term storage

Application of IUCN Red List Criteria for Assessment of Some Savanna Trees of Nigeria, West Africa

In vitro and in vivo effects of Khaya grandifoliola C. DC. (Meliaceae) leaf on erectile dysfunction in male rats

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