Linn. (Nymphaeaceae) Alleviates Sexual Disability in L-NAME Hypertensive Male Rats.

Hypertension (HT) is a risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED). This study aimed to evaluate the suppressive effect of () on erectile dysfunction induced by NO deficiency in rat. 40 male rats equally divided into 4 groups received an oral treatment with 10 mg/kg/day of L-NAME, a NO blocker, during 4 weeks.

Analgesic and antiinflammatory activities of the ethyl acetate fraction of Bidens pilosa (Asteraceae).

Bidens pilosa is an Asteraceae widely used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments including pain and inflammation. The present work was undertaken to assess the analgesic and antiinflammatory properties of the ethyl acetate fraction of methylene chloride/methanol (1:1) extract of leaves of Bidens pilosa at the gradual doses of 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg in mice and rats, respectively. The analgesic properties of Bidens pilosa were investigated using the acetic acid writhing, hot plate, capsaicin and formalin-induced pain models.

Mineral constituents and toxicological profile of Jateorhiza macrantha (Menispermaceae) aqueous extract.

Ethnopharmacological Relevance: Jateorhiza macrantha is a medicinal plant used in popular medicine to treat several diseases, including cardiovascular disorders. To date, there is no documented report available on the toxicological profile of this medicinal plant.

The Aim Of The Study: The present study was carried out to investigate the mineral content and the safety of the oral administration of the leaf aqueous extract of Jateorhiza macrantha in mice.

Ejaculatory activities of Allanblackia floribunda stem bark in spinal male rats.

Context: Medicinal plants have become a great source of relief for more 70% of the population in developing countries where access to modern medicine is very limited. Some of these plants are used as aphrodisiac agents. The stem bark of Allanblackia floribunda Oliver (Clusiacea) has been used in Cameroon as an aphrodisiac.

The aqueous extract of Terminalia superba (Combretaceae) prevents glucose-induced hypertension in rats.

Aim Of The Study: The stem bark of Terminalia superba (Combretaceae) (TS) is used in traditional Cameroonian medicine as antihypertensive remedy. The aim of this study was to investigate the hypotensive and the antihypertensive effects of the aqueous extract of the stem bark of Terminalia superba.

Materials And Methods: Hypertension was obtained in rats by oral administration of 10% D-glucose for 3 weeks.