Identification and Quantification of Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor as Falsified in ‘‘Natural’’ Malaysian Herbal Aphrodisiacs Sold in Some Beninese Markets
Abstract:Objective: Nowadays, there have been several reports of herbal products falsified with well-known synthetic molecules, leading to harmful health consequences for the consumer. The aim of this study was to assess the profile of ‘natural' herbal aphrodisiacs in the local markets of the municipalities of Cotonou and Abomey-Calavi in Benin and to screen some of them for the presence of additives such as sildenafil and tadalafil.
Methods: A non-probability survey was conducted to identify the available aphrodisiacs… Show more
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