Available online 31 March 2017
Review Article
- Reproductive Physiology Lab, Centre of Advanced Studies, Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India
- Received 28 November 2016, Revised 7 February 2017, Accepted 15 February 2017, Available online 31 March 2017
Abstract
Infertility
is a big problem in present scenario as around 8–12% of couples are
experiencing infertility worldwide. A nationwide survey of Indian
council of Medical Research projected infertility rate around 15–18%.
Statistical data suggest that all over world 40% infertility is due to
male factor. More than 90% of male infertility problems occur due to
poor sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. The remaining cases of
male infertility can be caused by a variety of conditions involving
anatomical problems, hormonal imbalances, and genetic defects.
The
objective of this review is to focus about 70 most popular natural
aphrodisiac and fertility-enhancing herbs and plants, effective in
improving sexual behavior and can be further formulated for the drug
development.
Approximately 70 herbal plants that met
the selection criteria, published in various journals included in this
review. The articles were analyzed under key points: plant taxonomy,
dose level, duration of the experiment, effects on fertility with their
medicinal uses. This review enlightens about the uses of natural
aphrodisiac for fertility enhancement in a male with their possible
mechanisms of action.
Usually, the available medical
treatments and drugs have limited efficacy and obnoxious side effects,
on the other-hand, these plant remedies acts as a better fertility
enhancer without any nasty side effects.
Keywords
- Infertility;
- Aphrodisiac;
- Erectile dysfunction;
- Fertility enhancement
