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Exploring scientifically proven herbal aphrodisiacs.
Sabna Kotta1, Shahid H Ansari, Javed Ali
1Department of Pharmaceutics, Jamia Hamdard, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, India.
Pharmacognosy Reviews
|August 8, 2013
Summary
This review explores aphrodisiac plants, natural agents that arouse sexual desire and combat sexual dysfunction. The focus is on pharmacologically tested plants with fewer side effects than synthetic remedies.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Ethnobotany
- Sexual Health
Background:
- Sexual dysfunction affects millions globally, impacting quality of life.
- Historically, aphrodisiacs have been sought for procreation and sexual potency.
- Modern treatments like Viagra (sildenafil) exist, but natural alternatives are gaining interest due to fewer side effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pharmacologically tested aphrodisiac plants.
- To highlight natural agents for sexual dysfunction and arousal difficulties.
- To provide an evidence-based overview of medicinal plants with aphrodisiac properties.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific databases.
- Inclusion of plants tested in human or animal studies.
- Focus on plants with claimed aphrodisiac uses.
Main Results:
- Numerous medicinal plants have demonstrated aphrodisiac effects in scientific studies.
- These plants offer potential natural alternatives for treating sexual dysfunction.
- Pharmacological testing confirms the efficacy of several traditional aphrodisiacs.
Conclusions:
- Medicinal plants represent a promising source of natural aphrodisiacs.
- Further research into plant-based remedies can lead to safer treatments for sexual dysfunction.
- The review consolidates evidence on pharmacologically validated aphrodisiac plants.
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