| Autor: |
Okukpe, K. M., Adeloye, A. A., Soladoye, A. O., Adua, M. M., Aderibigbe, T. A., Opowoye, I. O. |
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Wayamba Journal of Animal Science; 2017, Vol. 9, p1534-1540, 7p |
| Abstrakt: |
Thirty (30) West African dwarf bucks aged 12 to 24months were used in an experimental design to assess the effect of Dioscorea villosa extract on the sexual respone of the West African Dwarf bucks. They were subcutaneously administered 0.01, 0.02, 0.03ml/kg body weights of Dioscorea villosa extract. The control and standard group were given 0.01ml/kg body weights of normal saline and sildenafil citrate solution respectively. The study indicates that subcutaneous administration of 0.01ml/kg of Dioscorea villosa increase sexual drive (libido) in WAD bucks. Animals in Group C, treated with 0.01ml/kg of Dioscorea villosa extract showed signs of active sexual activity (aggressiveness) and mounting which reduce with additional increase in extract administration. There was also significant improvement in sperm count at this dosage. This corresponds with the decreasing serum testosterone level as the extract dose was increased. Thus, the aphrodisiac activity of the extract might be attributed to its balancing of endogenous hormone in the animal and enhancement of the haemopoietic system. Phytochemical studies indicate the presence of high levels of saponin, alkaloids and minimal flavonoid along with oxalate and phytates in the extract. Hence, the sexual function improving effect of the extract might be due to the presence of such compounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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