Cydonia oblonga Miller (quince) is regarded as a potent libido invigorator in Tib-e-Nabvi and Unani System of Medicine. This study\nwas carried out to evaluate the aphrodisiac activity of the hydroalcoholic extract of the fruits of Cydonia oblonga Miller (quince)\nin Wistar rats. The extract was administered orally by gavage in the dose of 500mg/kg and 800 mg/kg body weight per day as a\nsingle dose for 28 days. The observed parameters were mounting frequency, assessment of mating performance, and orientation\nactivities towards females, towards the environment, and towards self. The results showed that after administration of the extract\nmounting frequency and the mating performance of the rats increased highly significantly (?? < 0.01).The extract also influenced\nthe behaviour of treated animals in comparison to non treated rats in a remarkable manner,making them more attracted to females.\nThese effects were observed in sexually active male Wistar rats.
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