South African plants and male reproductive healthcare: conception and contraception.

摘要: Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance Traditional remedies from plants have been use to treat male reproductive related disorders for ages in South Africa. Aim This study reviewed the current status of medicinal used healthcare as well their effectiveness a mode treatment. Methodology A detailed literature search was done by consulting books, peer-reviewed papers, scientific databases such Scopus, Science direct and PubMed, Google scholars. Keywords aphrodisiacs, conception, erectile dysfunction, fertility, infertility sterility relation were during search. Plant species selected based on traditional different aspects healthcare. Results total 61 found be treating impotency or aphrodisiacs. However, only six evaluated scientifically these showed significant activities either promoting conception improving fertility erection contraception decreasing sperm motility, virility membrane integrity. Conclusion The importance herbal products treatment sexual is undeniable. Scientific evaluations proved empirical improvement validating uses.