Crude ethanolic leaf extracts of Citropsis articulata: a potential phytomedicine for treatment of male erectile dysfunction associated with testosterone deficiency
Journal: International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology (Vol.3, No. 1)Publication Date: 2014-02-01
Authors : Patrick Vudriko Martin K. Baru John Kateregga James G. Ndukui;
Page : 120-123
Keywords : Citropsis articulata; Aphrodisiac; Testosterone;
Abstract
Background: Erectile dysfunction is the inability to sustain erection of the penis firm enough for sexual intercourse in males. Citropsis articulata is used locally by communities in Uganda for the management of erectile dysfunction. The current study evaluated the effect of ethanolic leaf extract of C. articulata on the serum level of testosterone and mounting frequency in Male albino rats. Methods: The study animals were divided into four groups and the extract groups dosed daily orally with 400 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg of extract for three weeks. Sildenafil citrate (1mg/kg) and distilled water (10 ml/kg) were used as positive and negative control respectively. The mounting frequencies of the males exposed to estrus induced females rats on day (7 and 21), testosterone levels (day 21) and phytochemicals present in the extract were determined. Results: At 400 mg/kg and 600 mg/kg, both testosterone level and mounting frequency increased significantly.
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