Aphrodisiac Activity of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo in Male Albino Rats

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  • Mayank Thakur
  • V. K. Dixit
چکیده

The bulbous roots of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo (Fam. Orchidacea) which are synonymous to the tubers of Orchis macula (Orchidaceae) and serve as source of Salep, are used traditionally in Indian subcontinent specially in the Northern region and Nepal as aphrodisiac and sexual stimulant. It is considered as a nutritive and restorative tonic and also as an alternative source of Salep used very commonly in Europe (1).

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : eCAM

دوره 4  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2007