Abstract

Background

Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. has been used for a long time according to the traditional experiences and documentation in order to treat male sexual disorders. Osthole is one of the main bioactive components in Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. fruit extract of which osthole content was 35% (determined by HPLC method) on sexual behaviors in adult male rats.

Methods

Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. fruit extract was administered orally at the dose of 150 mg/kg b.w and after 30 min, male rats were coupled with receptive adult female rats to evaluate sexual behaviors, including mounting and intromission.

Results

Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. fruit extract at the dose of 150 mg/kg b.w increased the percentage of rats that mounted and intromitted; increased the intromission frequency and decreased mounting latency and intromission latency.

Conclusion

Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. fruit extract increased the ability to mount and intromit in rats, and scientifically support the traditional use of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. in treatment of male sexual disorders.

Details

Title
Effects of Cnidium monnieri (L.) Cuss. fruit extract on sexual behaviors in male rats
Author
Duong, Dau Thuy 1 ; Le Minh Ha 2 ; Nguyen Tran Thi Giang Huong 1 ; Dang Thi Ngoc Mai 3 ; Do Thi Nguyet Que 4 ; Tran, Quynh Trang 1 

 Hanoi Medical University, Department of Pharmacology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (GRID:grid.56046.31) (ISNI:0000 0004 0642 8489) 
 Institute of Natural Product Chemistry, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (GRID:grid.267849.6) (ISNI:0000 0001 2105 6888) 
 Hanoi Medical University, Centre of Clinical Pharmacology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (GRID:grid.56046.31) (ISNI:0000 0004 0642 8489) 
 Hanoi University of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacology, Ha Noi, Viet Nam (GRID:grid.444951.9) (ISNI:0000 0004 1792 3071) 
Publication year
2020
Publication date
Dec 2020
Publisher
Springer Nature B.V.
e-ISSN
21991197
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2473380369
Copyright
© The Author(s) 2020. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.