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Table 3 Effect of 50% ethanolic extract of clove (S. aromaticum) on Penile reflexes (test for potency)

From: Effect of 50% ethanolic extract of Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & Perry. (clove) on sexual behaviour of normal male rats

 

Mean Frequency ± SEM

Parameters

Control (10 ml/kg)

Clove (100 mg/kg)

Clove (250 mg/kg)

Clove (500 mg/kg)

Sildenafil citrate (5 mg/kg)

Erections (E)

7.67 ± 1.63

8.33 ± 1.21 NS

10.50 ± 1.76**

13.80 ± 0.98***

19.00 ± 2.64***

Quick Flips (QF)

5.17 ± 0.75

5.33 ± 1.21 NS

6.00 ± 1.22 NS

9.67 ± 1.37***

17.30 ± 4.13***

Long Flips (LF)

2.17 ± 1.17

3.17 ± 1.50 NS

4.00 ± 1.55*

7.50 ± 1.22***

12.00 ± 2.26***

Total Penile Reflexes (TPR)

15.01 ± 3.55

16.83 ± 7.21 NS

20.50 ± 4.53*

30.97 ± 3.50***

48.30 ± 9.03***

  1. Tabular values are mean ± SEM, n = 6 (number of animals in each group); significant difference from control, NS: Not significant. * P < 0.05, ** P < 0.01; *** P < 0.0001.