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Sin VJE, Anand GS, Koh HL. Botanical Medicine and Natural Products Used for Erectile Dysfunction. Sex Med Rev 2020; 9:568-592. [PMID: 33277212 DOI: 10.1016/j.sxmr.2020.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 10/16/2020] [Accepted: 10/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Erectile dysfunction is the persistent or recurrent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for intercourse. Despite various treatment options, not all patients respond adequately and their usefulness is limited by adverse effects and cost. Botanical medicine and natural products have been and continue to be invaluable and untapped sources of new drugs, including potentially those to treat erectile dysfunction. OBJECTIVES To review the current literature on botanical medicine traditionally used as aphrodisiacs and treatment of erectile dysfunction, in particular, scientific and clinical investigations that have been performed, possible active phytoconstituents, and mechanisms of action and to identify gaps in current knowledge to better guide future research efforts. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted via PubMed, Scopus, Science Direct, and Web of Science on English publications, using various keywords, for example, "herb", "natural product", combined with "erectile dysfunction", "aphrodisiac", and "sexual performance". RESULTS 369 relevant articles studying medicinal plants used for erectile dysfunction were analyzed. A total of 718 plants from 145 families and 499 genera were reported to be used traditionally as aphrodisiacs and treatment of erectile dysfunction. Top plants used include Pausinystalia johimbe, Lepidium meyenii, and Panax ginseng. Different plant parts are used, with roots being the most common. Less than half of these plants have been evaluated scientifically, using various research methodologies. Clinical trials conducted were collated. Current scientific investigation shows mixed results about their usefulness in enhancing sexual performance. A limited number of studies have attempted to elucidate the mechanisms of action of these medicinal plants. CONCLUSION A comprehensive literature review on botanical medicine and natural products used for treatment of erectile dysfunction was successfully conducted. Although medicinal plants serve as a potential source of lead compounds for erectile dysfunction drugs, further studies are warranted to further evaluate their efficacy and safety. SinVJ-E, Anand GS, Koh H-L. Botanical Medicine and Natural Products Used for Erectile Dysfunction. Sex Med Rev 2020;XX:XXX-XXX.
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- Valerie Jia-En Sin
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Ganganna B, Lu TN, Hwang J, Hwang J, Mandava S, Jang Y, Samala M, Park H, Lee J. First Syntheses of (±)-Butesuperins A and B. B KOREAN CHEM SOC 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/bkcs.11176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Bogonda Ganganna
- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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- College of Pharmacy; Kangwon National University; Chuncheon 24341 Republic of Korea
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Comparative protein profiles of Butea superba tubers under seasonal changes. Mol Biol Rep 2016; 43:719-36. [PMID: 27198528 DOI: 10.1007/s11033-016-4010-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2015] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Seasonal changes are major factors affecting environmental conditions which induce multiple stresses in plants, leading to changes in protein relative abundance in the complex cellular plant metabolic pathways. Proteomics was applied to study variations in proteome composition of Butea. superba tubers during winter, summer and rainy season throughout the year using two-dimensional polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis coupled with a nanoflow liquid chromatography coupled to electrospray ionization quadrupole-time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry. A total of 191 protein spots were identified and also classified into 12 functional groups. The majority of these were mainly involved in carbohydrate and energy metabolism (30.37 %) and defense and stress (18.32 %). The results exhibited the highest numbers of identified proteins in winter-harvested samples. Forty-five differential proteins were found in different seasons, involving important metabolic pathways. Further analysis indicated that changes in the protein levels were due mainly to temperature stress during summer and to water stress during winter, which affected cellular structure, photosynthesis, signal transduction and homeostasis, amino-acid biosynthesis, protein destination and storage, protein biosynthesis and stimulated defense and stress mechanisms involving glycolytic enzymes and relative oxygen species catabolizing enzymes. The proteins with differential relative abundances might induce an altered physiological status within plant tubers for survival. The work provided new insights into the better understanding of the molecular basis of plant proteomes and stress tolerance mechanisms, especially during seasonal changes. The finding suggested proteins that might potentially be used as protein markers in differing seasons in other plants and aid in selecting B. superba tubers with the most suitable medicinal properties in the future.
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A review on plants used for improvement of sexual performance and virility. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:868062. [PMID: 25215296 PMCID: PMC4151601 DOI: 10.1155/2014/868062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2014] [Revised: 07/13/2014] [Accepted: 07/24/2014] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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The use of plant or plant-based products to stimulate sexual desire and to enhance performance and enjoyment is almost as old as the human race itself. The present paper reviews the active, natural principles, and crude extracts of plants, which have been useful in sexual disorders, have potential for improving sexual behaviour and performance, and are helpful in spermatogenesis and reproduction. Review of refereed journals and scientific literature available in electronic databases and traditional literature available in India was extensively performed. The work reviews correlation of the evidence with traditional claims, elucidation, and evaluation of a plausible concept governing the usage of plants as aphrodisiac in total. Phytoconstituents with known structures have been classified in appropriate chemical groups and the active crude extracts have been tabulated. Data on their pharmacological activity, mechanism of action, and toxicity are reported. The present review provides an overview of the herbs and their active molecule with claims for improvement of sexual behaviour. A number of herbal drugs have been validated for their effect on sexual behavior and fertility and can therefore serve as basis for the identification of new chemical leads useful in sexual and erectile dysfunction.
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Tocharus C, Sooksaen P, Shimbhu D, Tocharus J. Butea superba (Roxb.) improves penile erection in diabetic rats. Andrologia 2011; 44 Suppl 1:728-33. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0272.2011.01257.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Okabe T, Toda T, Nukitrangsan N, Inafuku M, Iwasaki H, Oku H. Peucedanum japonicum
Thunb Inhibits High-fat Diet Induced Obesity in Mice. Phytother Res 2010; 25:870-7. [DOI: 10.1002/ptr.3355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2010] [Revised: 09/13/2010] [Accepted: 10/15/2010] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Malaivijitnond S, Ketsuwan A, Watanabe G, Taya K, Cherdshewasart W. Luteinizing hormone reduction by the male potency herb, Butea superba Roxb. Braz J Med Biol Res 2010; 43:843-52. [DOI: 10.1590/s0100-879x2010007500076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2009] [Accepted: 07/30/2010] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
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- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan; Gifu University, Japan
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- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan; Gifu University, Japan
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Lin XH, Wu YB, Lin S, Zeng JW, Zeng PY, Wu JZ. Effects of volatile components and ethanolic extract from Eclipta prostrata on proliferation and differentiation of primary osteoblasts. Molecules 2010; 15:241-50. [PMID: 20110887 PMCID: PMC6257114 DOI: 10.3390/molecules15010241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2009] [Revised: 12/16/2009] [Accepted: 12/22/2009] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Eclipta prostrata, an aromatic plant, is known in Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of various kidney diseases. In the present study, the volatile components were isolated from the aerial parts of this plant by hydrodistillation and analysed by GC-MS. A total of 55 compounds, which were the major part (91.7%) of the volatiles, were identified by matching mass spectra with a mass spectrum library (NIST 05.L). The main components were as follows: heptadecane (14.78%), 6,10,14-trimethyl-2-pentadecanone (12.80%), n-hexadecanoic acid (8.98%), pentadecane (8.68%), eudesma-4(14),11-diene (5.86%), phytol (3.77%), octadec-9-enoic acid (3.35%), 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid diisooctyl ester (2.74%), (Z,Z)-9,12-octadecadienoic acid (2.36%), (Z)-7,11-dimethyl-3-methylene-1,6,10-dodecatriene (2.08%) and (Z,Z,Z)-1,5,9,9-tetramethyl-1,4,7-cycloundecatriene (2.07%). The effects of volatile components and ethanolic extract from the aerial parts of this plant on the proliferation and differentiation of primary osteoblasts were evaluated by the MTT method and measuring the activity of alkaline phosphatase (ALP activity). Both volatile components and ethanolic extract (1 microg/mL to 100 microg/mL) significantly (p < 0.01) stimulated the proliferation and increased the ALP activity of primary osteoblasts. These results propose that E. prostrata can play an important role in osteoblastic bone formation, and may possibly lead to the development of bone-forming drugs.
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- Xiong-Hao Lin
- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
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- Academy of Integrative Medicine, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China; E-Mails: (X.-H.L.); (Y.-B.W.)
- Department of Pharmacy, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian 350108, China
- Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed; E-Mail: ; Tel.: +86-591-22861611; Fax: +86-591-22861611
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Cortés-González JR, Arratia-Maqueo JA, Gómez-Guerra LS, Holmberg AR. The use ofButea superba(Roxb.) compared to sildenafil for treating erectile dysfunction. BJU Int 2010; 105:225-8. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2009.08748.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Current World Literature. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2009; 21:353-63. [DOI: 10.1097/gco.0b013e32832f731f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Malaivijitnond S, Ketsuwan AN, Watanabe G, Taya K, Cherdshewasart W. Androgenic activity of the Thai traditional male potency herb, Butea superba Roxb., in female rats. JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY 2009; 121:123-129. [PMID: 19010408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2008.10.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2008] [Revised: 10/07/2008] [Accepted: 10/09/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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AIM OF THE STUDY Butea superba Roxb. (Leguminosae) is a well-known Thai male potency herb with androgenic and anti-estrogenic activities. We evaluated whether oral administration of Butea superba has an androgenic or anti-estrogenic activity in female rats. MATERIALS AND METHODS Normal and ovariectomized adult female rats were each subdivided into five groups, DW, BS-10, BS-50, BS-250 and TP, and gavaged with 0, 10, 50 and 250 mg/kg BW/day of the crude of Butea superba and subcutaneously injected with 6 mg/kg BW/day of testosterone propionate (TP), respectively, during the treatment period. RESULTS In intact rats, only BS-250 increased the uterine thickness and the number of uterine glands, and could induce a prolonged diestrous phase. In ovariectomized rats, treatment with BS-50 as well as BS-250 increased the uterine thickness and the number of uterine glands. However, serum luteinizing hormone (LH) levels were also increased. TP reduced serum follicle stimulating hormone and LH levels with the appearance of anestrous cycle, and could significantly increase the relative uterine weight and thickness and the number of uterine glands in both intact and ovariectomized rats. CONCLUSIONS Orally administered Butea superba tubers have an androgenic effect on the reproductive organs of intact and ovariectomized rats, and exhibit anti-estrogenic activity on LH secretion in ovariectomized rats.
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- Suchinda Malaivijitnond
- Primate Research Unit, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phyathai Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
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Effects of a traditional Chinese herbal preparation on osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Maturitas 2008; 61:334-9. [PMID: 19004583 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2008.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2008] [Revised: 09/19/2008] [Accepted: 09/22/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Bone formation and resorption is a balanced and continuous process. When osteoclastic bone resorption exceeds osteoblastic bone formation, bone density decreases, which can lead to osteoporosis. Er-Zhi-Wan (EZW), a famous traditional Chinese formulation, has been developed as a restorative formula for hundreds of years, which contains two herbs viz. Herba Ecliptae and Fructus Ligustri Lucidi. EZW is widely used to prevent and treat various kidney diseases for its actions of nourishing the kidney yin and strengthening tendon and bone. The objective of current study was to investigate the effects of EZW on proliferation and differentiation of osteoblasts and osteoclasts in vitro using a serum pharmacological method. METHODS The rats were orally administered EZW (0.45, 1.8 and 7.2gkg(-1)) for total seven doses and twice a day, and then the different concentrations of EZW-containing serum were prepared. The proliferation of primary cultural osteoblasts, UMR106 and RAW264.7 cells and differentiation of osteoclasts were determined after these cells were treated with different concentrations of EZW-containing serum for a period of time. RESULTS The serum from rats treated with EZW for 4 days did not facilitate proliferation of primary cultural osteoblasts and UMR106 cells, but evidently inhibited both proliferation of RAW264.7 cells and differentiation of osteoclasts from RAW264.7 cells induced by receptor activator of nuclear factor kappaB ligand (RANK-L) and macrophage-colony stimulating factor (M-CSF). CONCLUSION Antiosteoporotic activity of EZW is carried out mainly via restraint of osteoclastic bone resorption, which is in accordance with the traditional Chinese medicine theory on nourishing the kidney yin. Therefore EZW has favorable potency to develop a new anti-osteoporotic agent in clinic.
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