@article{MAKHILLRJBS200941211041,
    title = {The Effect of <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> Ingestion on Male Rat Sexual Behavior},
    journal = {Research Journal of Biological Sciences},
    volume = {4},
    number = {12},
    pages = {1288-1291},
    year = {2009},
    issn = {1815-8846},
    doi = {rjbsci.2009.1288.1291},
    url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-8846&doi=rjbsci.2009.1288.1291},
    author = {Haytham},
    keywords = {Salvia fruticosa,sexual behavior,testosterone,rat,sexual motivation,Jordan},
    abstract = {Ingestion of <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> by adult Sprague-dawley rats at levels of 800 mg kg <SUP>-1</SUP> body weight for 30 days was investigated for its effects on sexual behavior. <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> powder was orally administered to sexually active rats in a daily dose of 800 mg kg <SUP>-1</SUP> body weight daily for 30 days. The sexual behavior was then monitored by trained observers on <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> treated rats and control rats that received vehicle. Testosterone serum level was measured in both treated and control rats. <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> ingestion significantly reduced the mount, intromission and ejaculation latencies. In addition, a significant increase in the copulatory efficacy was reported. Testosterone serum level was significantly decreased in <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> treated rats compared to controls. The present study concludes that continuous ingestion of <I>Salvia fruticosa</I> dried root for a period of thirty days improves the sexual motivation and performance in adult male rats. This effect can be ascribed to increased testosterone level.}
    }