ABSTRACT

Background: Herbal medicines are known to be the most potent aphrodisiac activity with the lowest possible side effects. Thus, it is aiming to evaluate aphrodisiac activity of extracts of roots of Mimosa pudica in male albino rats. Materials and Methods: Chloroform, alcoholic and aqueous extracts of roots of Mimosa pudica at a dose of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg were administered in the male albino rats after sexual experiences for seven days. Hormonal therapy was used to make the female rats in the mating course friendly. General mating in behavior and libido were studied. Data were analyzed statistically by the method of One way ANOVA in GraphPad software and values were expressed as Mean ± standard deviation. Results: Oral administration of solvent extracts at dosages of 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg substantially enhanced increase in the mounting frequency, intromission frequency and ejaculation latency, while decrease in the mounting latency, intromission latency and post-ejaculatory interval. It is also improved libido to the rats. Conclusion: The alcoholic extract of roots of Mimusa pudica has the capacity to build aphrodisiac activity in male albino rats. Thus Mimusa pudica will be clinically helpful as sexual invigorator in males. Keywords: Herbal medicine, Mimosa pudica, Aphrodisiac, Male sexual behavior
Publication date: 01/01/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.1.6784