Aphrodisiac activity of ethanolic extract of Pedalium murex Linn fruit
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
;
(12): 1568-1571, 2012.
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in Chinese
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| ID: wpr-499624
ABSTRACT
Objective:
The study represents an interesting case report for a very good aphrodisiac activity observed during an oral glucose tolerance test performed while evaluating the antidiabetic potential of Pedalium murex Linn. fruit.Methods:
Ethanolic extract of Pedalium murex at a dose of 125, 250 and 500 mg/kg p.o. was given to the rats followed by administration of 2 g/kg p.o. of glucose 30 min after the administration of extract.Results:
Pregnancy was observed in the treated groups after 20-25 days of treatment in females which resulted in birth of pubs ranging upto ten in some females (more significant in case of 500 mg/kg p.o.). The observation also showed a significant increase in weights of pubs along with a normal behavior pattern. The increased pregnancy rate in the drug treated groups may be due to the healthy viable sperm and enhancement of sexual desire of the rats.Conclusion:
From the results it may be concluded that the fruits of the plant may be used as a good aphrodisiac agent to promote fertility rate.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine
Year:
2012
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