Investigations on Citrullus colocynthis seeds for aphrodisiac activity in male albino rats

Abstract

An aphrodisiac is defined as an agent that arouses sexual desire. Many natural substances have historically been known as aphrodisiac (Ang and Sim, 2001). Sexual dysfunction is a repeated inability to achieve normal sexual intercourse, which includes various forms like premature ejaculation, retrograded, or retarded ejaculation, erectile dysfunction, arousal difficulties, etc. Several management options employed are associated with some serious side effects and are not readily available and expensive. The search for natural supplement from medicinal plants is being intensified, probably because of reduced side effect, its ready availability and reduced cost. Therefore, the increasing used for search and screening of medicinal plants with aphrodisiac potential in male has been necessitated (Yakubu et al., 2007). Citrullus colocynthis has the traditional use in remedy for cancer, carcinoma, endothelioma, leukemia, tumors of the liver and spleen, even the eye. Roots may also be used as a purgative against as cites for jaundice, urinary diseases, rheumatism and for snake poison. This plant is available in the southern coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal (Chaturvedi et al., 2003). Citrullus colocynthis is commonly known as the colocynth, bitter apple, bitter cucumber. It resembles a common watermelon vine, but bears, small, hard fruit with a bitter pulp. The main chemical contain of fruit pulp is colocynthin (the bitter principle up to 14%), colocynthein (resin), colocynthetin, pectin gum. Seed contain a fixed oil (17%) and albuminiods (6%). is Citrullus colocynthis widely used in folk medicine for centuries and as an energy source also e.g. Oilseed and biofuel. The leaves are diuretic and used in the treatment of jaundice and asthma. The root is useful in inflammation of the breasts, amenorrhea, rheumatism, joint pains and is used externally in ophthalmia and uterine pains. The fruit is pungent, cooling purgative, anthelmintic, antipyretic carminative. It cures, tumors, leucoderma, ulcers, asthma, bronchitis, urinary discharge, enlargement of spleen, tuberculosis glands of

Butea Superba Rosb Extract Pharmacological Assessment for Aphrodisiac Effects

“…Tribulus terrestris is a botanical species that has a long history of traditional use for various purposes, including addressing sexual impotence, edema, abdominal distention, cardiovascular ailments, renal disorders, and as a medicine for coughs. According to research, Paederia foetida has been found to have potential benefits such as improving sexual potency, increasing semen volume, enhancing physical strength, and promoting a youthful appearance [6]. The aim of this study was to examine the potential aphrodisiac effects of the extract derived from Butea superba Roxb.…”