The methanolic extract of Chlorophytum borivilianum Sant. & Fern. (MECB) was investigated for its aphrodisiac effect. The present study is aimed to investigate the effect of methanolic extract of Safed musli on general mating behaviour, libido and potency on sexually normal male albino rats. The suspension of the extract was administered orally at doses of 200 & 400 mg/kg b.w. to different group of male rats (having six rat in each group) once a day for seven days. The female albino rats involved in mating were made receptive by hormonal treatment .The general mating behaviour; libido and potency were determined and compared with the standard drug sildenafil citrate. Oral administration of the extract significantly increased the mounting frequency, intromission frequency, intromission latency, erections, quikflips, long flips and caused significant reduction in the Mounting latency and Post ejaculatory interval. The most appreciate effect of extract was observed at the dose of 400mg/kg body weight. The results indicated that MECB produced a significant and sustained increase in the sexual activity of normal male rats. Thus the resultant aphrodisiac effect of the extract lends support to the claims for its traditional usage in sexual disorders.
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