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eCAM 2007 4(Supplement 1):29-31; doi:10.1093/ecam/nem111
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© 2007 The Author(s).
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/uk/) which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Aphrodisiac Activity of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo in Male Albino Rats

Mayank Thakur and V. K. Dixit

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar MP 470003, India

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   Introduction
 
The bulbous roots of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo (Fam. Orchidacea) which are synonymous to the tubers of Orchis macula (Orchidaceae) and serve as source of Salep, are used traditionally in Indian subcontinent specially in the Northern region and Nepal as aphrodisiac and sexual stimulant. It is considered as a nutritive and restorative tonic and also as an alternative source of Salep used very commonly in Europe (1).


   Materials and Methods
 
Lyophilized aqueous extract of roots was studied for effect on sexual behavior and spermatogenesis in male albino rats. Wistar strain albino rats of either sex weighing 220–225 g were fed on standard pellet diet and water ad libitum. The animals were housed at room temperature (24 ± 2°C) on a reversed day-night cycle (06:00 h to . . . [Full Text of this Article]


   Results, Discussion and Conclusion
 
For reprints and all correspondence: Mayank Thakur, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dr H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar MP 470003, India. Tel: +917582263607; E-mail: mayankthakur25@gmail.com


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