Ginkgo biloba extract enhances male copulatory behavior and reduces serum prolactin levels in rats

Yeh, Kuei-Ying; Pu, Hsiao‐Fung; Kaphle, Krishna; Lin, Shu Wha; Wu, Leang‐Shin; Lin, J.‐C.; Tsai, Yung-Fong

doi:10.1016/j.yhbeh.2007.10.001

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“…The present study provides evidence that the extract of Allium tuberosum is a potent stimulator of sexual behavior, particularly of sexual arousal in male rats, and that it promotes the expression of masculine sexual behavior. It has been reported that EGb 761 (a standardized extract of Ginkgo biloba leaves, especially at the dose of 50 mg/kg) enhances the copulatory behavior of male rats and suggest that the dopaminergic system, which regulates prolactin secretion, may be involved in the facilitatory effect of EGb 761 (Kuei-Ying Yeh et al, 2008). Generally sexual behavior is enhanced by elevated testosterone levels.…”

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Aphrodisiac properties of Allium tuberosum seeds extract

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Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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Aphrodisiac properties of Allium tuberosum seeds extract

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Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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“…Group 1: water for 56 days (control) Group 2: GbE for 56 days Group 3: CdCl 2 (single dose) and water for 56 days Group 4: CdCl 2 (single dose) and GbE for 56 days (Cd + GbE) GbE was administered daily by gavage in a dose of 100 mg/kg body weight (BW) [20,21]. The BW was recorded weekly in order to calculate the GbE dose.…”

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Testicular Histomorphometry and Ultrastructure of Rats Treated with Cadmium and Ginkgo biloba

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Biol Trace Elem Res

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The aim of this study is to investigate the association of a single low dose of Cd and daily doses of Ginkgo biloba extract (GbE) on the testis and accessory glands of rats. The animals were treated with a single dose of 3 µmol/kg body weight of cadmium chloride (CdCl₂) and/or 100 mg/kg body weight of GbE. The plasma testosterone levels; corporal, testicular, and accessory glands weight; gonadosomatic index, volumetric proportion; and absolute volume of testicular components did not change after the treatments. CdCl₂ caused significant reduction in Leydig cells volume and altered Leydig cell morphology, as well as vacuolated Sertoli cells cytoplasm, irregular chromatin condensation of late spermatids, and modified acrosome formation. However, animals that received GbE did not show these alterations. The reversal of Cd-induced alterations by the extract is a strong indication that G. biloba is helpful in diminishing the effect of Cd toxicity.

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“…Although there have been many clinical trials aim at improving the number and quality of sperm, they have met with only limited success. Recent studies on rats have indicated that male fertility, including sexual dysfunction, can be improved by medicinal herbs (Yeh et al, 2008).…”

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