Table 3 Effects of maca root extract, Chinese chive extract and combined extracts on genital indexes (mg/10 g) (mean ± SD)
From: Effects of combined extracts of Lepidium meyenii and Allium tuberosum Rottl. on erectile dysfunction
Groups | Testis | Epididymis | Preputial gland | Seminal vesicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Group 1 (control) | 69.49 ± 7.80 | 12.59 ± 1.66 | 59.72 ± 18.88 | 35.65 ± 5.73 |
Group 2 (maca root extract, 200 mg/kg/d, b.w) | 67.91 ± 10.10 | 12.21 ± 1.96 | 69.91 ± 13.49 | 31.82 ± 8.34 |
Group 3 (Chinese chive extract, 200 mg/kg/d, b.w) | 68.91 ± 10.27 | 13.41 ± 1.56 | 66.39 ± 14.49 | 30.17 ± 6.72 |
Group 4 (combined extracts, 200 mg/kg/d, b.w) | 68.85 ± 11.55 | 12.60 ± 1.57 | 62.40 ± 14.78 | 31.78 ± 6.51 |
Group 5 (Viagra, 14 mg/kg once before mating experiment) | 64.62 ± 9.39 | 11.78 ± 1.25 | 66.32 ± 13.02 | 31.34 ± 6.33 |