Medicinal plants used in the management of sexual dysfunction, infertility and improving virility in the East African Community: a systematic review

C Kyarimpa, CB Nagawa, T Omara… - Evidence‐Based …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Sexual disorders such as erectile dysfunction (ED), sterility, and sexual inappetence
represent some of the complex reproductive challenges that require addressing the …

A review of traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the genus Indigofera

E Gerometta, I Grondin, J Smadja, M Frederich… - Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Indigofera is the third-largest genus in the family of
Fabaceae, with approximately 750 species. It is distributed across all tropical regions …

Neglected and underutilised crops: a systematic review of their potential as food and herbal medicinal crops in South Africa

FN Mudau, VGP Chimonyo, AT Modi… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

Medicinal plants as a potential source of Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors: A review

AA Ganapathy, VMH Priya, A Kumaran - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance The prevalence and distress caused by erectile
dysfunction (ED) to both male and female partners are increasing at a steady rate. ED has …

Wandering through southwestern Nigeria: An inventory of Yoruba useful angiosperm plants

AA Ajao, YO Mukaila, S Sabiu - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
This paper is a compilation of all known uses of angiosperm plants by the Yoruba people of
southwestern Nigeria. Information was gathered from the past experiences of authors and …

Botanical medicine and natural products used for erectile dysfunction

VJE Sin, GS Anand, HL Koh - Sexual Medicine Reviews, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Introduction Erectile dysfunction is the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain
an erection sufficient for intercourse. Despite various treatment options, not all patients …

Alibertia patinoi (Cuatrec.) Delprete & CHPerss. (Borojó): food safety, phytochemicals, and aphrodisiac potential

N González-Jaramillo, N Bailon-Moscoso… - SN Applied …, 2023 - Springer
Although the western discovery of borojó [Alibertia patinoi Cuatrec.(Delprete & CH Perss.)] is
as recent as 1948, its several traditional uses in gastronomy and medicine, and its fame as …

In search of oral cosmetics from nature: A review of medicinal plants for dental care in West Africa

MU Makgobole, SC Onwubu, CT Nxumal… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The physiological condition of the oral cavity makes it a perfect place for microbial growth.
Therefore, diseases associated with the oral cavity affect approximately half of the world's …

Traditionally used polyherbals in a southern African therapeutic context

SF Van Vuuren, KE Motlhatlego, V Netshia - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance In African traditional medicine, there are several
plant species that are used in combination with either other plant species or non-plant …

A social–ecological study of perceptions and determinants of sexual enhancement drug use among men and women in Ghana

PA Amoah, SB Adjei, F Arthur-Holmes - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The use and sale of sexual enhancement drugs (particularly unapproved aphrodisiacs)
have become a public health concern in Ghana and many other sub-Saharan African …