Table 2 Effect of 50% ethanolic extract of M. fragrans (nutmeg) on mounting frequency (test for libido) in male rats
From: An experimental study of sexual function improving effect of Myristica fragrans Houtt. (nutmeg)
Parameters | Mean Frequency ± SEM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Control (10 ml/kg) | Nutmeg (100 mg/kg) | Nutmeg (250 mg/kg) | Nutmeg (500 mg/kg) | Sildenafil citrate (5 mg/kg) |
Mounting Frequency (MF) | 6.17 ± 0.98 | 7.83 ± 0.47* | 8.50 ± 0.56** | 14.50 ± 4.43*** | 23.00 ± 2.17*** |
Intromission Frequency (IF) | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Ejaculation (EJ) | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |