Table 3 Effect of 50% ethanolic extract of M. fragrans (nutmeg) on penile reflexes (test for potency) 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) |
Erections (E) | 7.67 ± 1.63 | 7.50 ± 0.42 NS | 8.00 ± 0.36* | 12.66 ± 0.75*** | 19.00 ± 2.64*** |
Quick Flips (QF) | 5.17 ± 0.75 | 5.50 ± 0.49 NS | 5.83 ± 0.56 NS | 8.66 ± 0.36*** | 17.30 ± 4.13*** |
Long Flips (LF) | 2.17 ± 1.17 | 3.33 ± 0.30 NS | 4.50 ± 0.42** | 8.50 ± 0.42*** | 12.00 ± 2.26*** |
Total Penile Reflexes (TPR) | 15.01 ± 3.55 | 16.33 ± 1.21 NS | 18.33 ± 1.34* | 29.82 ± 1.53*** | 48.30 ± 9.03*** |