BACKGROUND Montanoa frutescens and Montanoa grandiflora have been indistinctly used for centuries in traditional Mexican medicine for reproductive impairments, anxiety, and mood disorders. Preclinical studies support their aphrodisiac and anxiolytic properties, but their effects on mood are still unexplored. METHODS The effects of 25 and 50 mg/kg of M frutescens and M grandiflora extracts wer...

After a short review of impotence, the definitions of erectants and aphrodisiacs are presented. The Authors propose division of arthropods according to the places of effect. The description of particular arthropods with their pictures and nomenclature, is followed by certain or probable mechanisms of achieving the aphrodisiac and sometimes toxic effect, that were available in the literature sin...

Tribulus terrestris (family Zygophyllaceae), commonly referred to as Gokshur or Gokharu puncture vine, has long been used in both Indian and Chinese medicine systems treat various ailments. Its components contain a variety of chemicals that are important for healing, such flavonoids, flavonol glycosides, steroidal saponins, alkaloids. Contains diuretic, aphrodisiac, antiurolithic, immunomodulat...

Pruacan is a rare medicinal plant endemic to the Dieng Plateau of Central Java, Indonesia which has properties as an aphrodisiac. Increasing genetic variability ofthis in order support breeding programs and increase productivity active ingredients this important. This study aimed evaluate effect chemical mutagen EMS on growth development vitro culture pruacan lethal dose determination. Embryoge...

The indigenous people of Malaysia pioneered the use Tongkat Ali for its aphrodisiac purposes. They gave at least three plants common name Ali, including E. longifolia, P. bullata and S. tuberosa. Since longifolia is most widely used root three, it has undergone extensive research compared to Proteins found in have been proven be bioactive constituent. Parameters such as pH level, moisture conte...