Summary of Massularia acuminata
Primary Information, Benefits, Effects, and Important Facts
Massularia Acuminate is a chewing stick and herbal aphrodisiac from the Yoruba medicine in Nigeria.
It was investigated in the past for efficacy against gingivitis, but has recently been delved into for its aphrodisiac properties. Preliminary studies in rats suggest that this herb can increase testosterone and sexuality.
Not much data exists on it however.
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Things To Know & Note
Is a Form Of
Primary Function:
Also Known As
Pako Ijebu, Orin Ijebu
Caution Notice
Examine.com Medical DisclaimerActive constituents appear to be water soluble
How to Take Massularia acuminata
Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details
Based on rat studies, doses of 50mg/kg and 1,000mg/kg appear to increase testosterone while the higher dose is associated with some liver toxicity. Due to this, the estimated human doses based off of 50mg/kg would be:
550mg for a 150lb person
700mg for a 200lb person
900mg for a 250lb person
Due to having no human evidence at this moment in time, the above recommendations are naught but estimates.
Research Breakdown on Massularia acuminata
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References
- ^ a b c Yakubu MT, et al. Pro-sexual effects of aqueous extracts of Massularia acuminata root in male Wistar rats. Andrologia. (2011)
- ^ Yakubu MT, et al. Androgenic potentials of aqueous extract of Massularia acuminata (G. Don) Bullock ex Hoyl. stem in male Wistar rats. J Ethnopharmacol. (2008)
- ^ Yakubu MT, Akanji MA. Effect of Aqueous Extract of Massularia acuminata Stem on Sexual Behaviour of Male Wistar Rats. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. (2011)
- ^ Guidance for Industry: Estimating the Maximum Safe Starting Dose in Initial Clinical Trials for Therapeutics in Adult Healthy Volunteers.
- ^ a b c Effects of Aqueous Stem Extract of Massularia Acuminata on Some Liver Function Indices of Male Rats.