Abstract

Dr. Satendra Kumar* and Dr. Anil Kumar

ABSTRACT

The present?s research work is identified aphrodisiac plant from various ethno botanical surveys and folklore medicinal survey for aphrodisiac activity. An aphrodisiac is defined as an agent that arouses sexual desire. Erectile dysfunction or male impotence is defined as the inability of a man to achieve and maintain an erection sufficient for mutually satisfactory intercourse with his partner. Hence patients are seeking complementary and alternative medicine to treat sexual dysfunction. To overcome the problem of sexual or erectile dysfunction various natural aphrodisiac plants are potentially preferred. This study reveals that some plants and their extract have aphrodisiac activity, which are helpful for researcher to develop new herbal aphrodisiac formulations. In the recent years, interest in drugs of plant origin has been progressively increased. Aphrodisiac is the word derived from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual, love and beauty. Impotence or erectile dysfunction is said to afflict as much as 10% of the male population. Despite this staggering incidence, few cases come to light. The practice of self-medication by an increasing number of patients and the absence of real directives amplifies the potential health hazards to the community. Conclusion- The clients preferred to use aphrodisiacs from other systems of medicine than allopathy and majority of choice was ayurvedic aphrodisiacs.